For those of you who have been following our backyard remodel, you know we were eagerly waiting our table delivery. It finally arrived! The downside is it came in box that said, “assembly required”. Sigh… […]
Jul 082011
Jul 062011
Okay, this sounds complicated right? I promise it’s not. I found myself wanting to make a recipe with a pea puree. What is pea puree you ask? (okay, you’re probably asking what brodetto is too, but that will have to be another post down the road) Good question and one I wanted an answer to […]
Jul 022011
Part I This is a tale of two rats…or should I say more like twelve rats! If you read my blog regularly, you know were fixing up the backyard. What good is a cool place to hang out if you have […]
Jun 282011
This is my easy brie cheese appetizer. As a side note, I don’t eat cheese except for brie and nacho cheese. (the kind you find at the movies) I know it’s a little weird. What can I say? I’m a little weird. Anyhoo, you and your fortunate guests will gobble these up! They’re so […]
Sangria I say! The beauty of Sangria lies in the fact that in spite of being exotic and delicious, it is incredibly easy to make. There are thousands of different recipes. No joke! Almost every restaurant has it’s own “secret sangria”. Through trial and […]
Jun 232011
Fast forward and now our pergola is done! We planted grape vines, one in each corner. They’re really thriving due to our good California weather. We even have our first cluster of tiny, baby grapes. (see below photo) Our own “Napa” dining room in the […]
Jun 222011
I love Chinese food but it doesn’t really love me. Okay, sorry TMI… The good news is I found a super healthy and easy beef with broccoli recipe. I just made it the other night and even my “picky” 16 year old son said it was better than any restaurant! It’s a simple dinner that […]
Jun 202011
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Jun 172011
As the days grow warmer and the daylight stretches longer, we all recognize that the lazy days of summer are upon us. Wait a second! L-a-z-y? No way! There are sun-filled days at the beach, picnics in the park, backyard barbecues, poolside bashes, […]
Jun 162011
Five things to do in San Diego under five bucks! “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” I’d like to add “it doesn’t buy fun either”! (ok, maybe it does, haha, but it doesn’t have too) Here are some great ways to enjoy your weekend for under $5 in the San Diego area. Get inspired to […]
At the water cooler…