Easy Peppermint Bark Fudge
I’ve been making fudge for holiday gifts for more than 10 years. It started when I was in college and looking for an inexpensive gift for friends. I used to […]
All Buttered Up
One of the first things I made in our glorious new kitchen was homemade apple butter. Before moving we picked apples from our beloved (and seriously overgrown!) tree. In past […]
It’s mmmmm…Monday “The Happy Spatula”
I love to bake, even more so when I get to use my Happy Spatula, named such for its awesomeness and happiness effectuation. First and foremost is the quality ― […]
It’s mmmmm…Monday "The Perfect Salad"
The Perfect Pear & Gorgonzola Salad Prep Time: 5-10 minutes This spectacular salad is a gold medal favorite in our house featuring fresh juicy pears, candied pecans, crumbled Gorgonzola and raspberry vinaigrette on a bed of fresh greens. The original ― and still by far the favorite ― is […]
Apple Cupcake Tree Shows Teachers the ♥
More than 130 local teachers turned out for the End of Year Celebration last May, filling the garden patio at Jalisco’s Restaurant in Watsonville for a record turnout. This year’s celebration had a few extra special perks to show teachers the ♥, including the DIY Easy & Inexpensive Cupcake Stand […]
It’s mmmmm…Monday "Elegant Salmon Mignons"
Elegant Salmon Mignons Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Serves 2-3 Salmon is a favorite in our house. We love to test out new recipes to enhance the fresh salmon flavor. The uniform thickness of these pinwheels makes broiling super easy and the pinwheel allows the seasoning to […]
Emerald Beaut Holiday Surprise
Emerald Beauts — possibly one of the juiciest, most crisp and delicious summer fruits I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying. What elevates these green-skinned, late summer plums is that the skin isn’t sour! The cool, crunch of juice and sweetness does not suffer the insult of a sour skin, like […]
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