Cooking

Make ahead family meals are one of my biggest strategies when it comes to finding extra play time!  I’m going to start sharing some of my favorite make ahead meals, …

My list of stay-at-home kids activities for parents who need a break is in response to all the blog posts and articles out there that push the idea of how …

Make-ahead twice-baked potatoes are part of my strategy to prepare family meals ahead of time to make room for extra play time!  I’m sharing some of my favorite make ahead …

Figuring out how to barbecue near the beach is easy with suggestions for places to find grills near Orange County beaches + grilling tips.

Every time I drive into our neighborhood, I’m reminded how lucky I am to live amongst such good neighbors. Sure, we have HOA issues, pet issues, parking issues, personality issues, …

My sis told me about this simple, no-cook dinner dip recipe over the phone. However, it didn’t quite capture my interest enough to put it together. Anything with lentils as …

It says so right on the menu: “Sit, Stay & Play.” Play? At a restaurant? Everything about The Lazy Dog Cafe is playful from the red fire hydrant you see …

Remember, my definition of play extends to kids in the kitchen!! Things are getting pretty simple in our house these days.  Tuesday is bread baking day.  The kids play in …

We’re used to playing outside almost every day of the week: visiting parks, going on nature hikes, relaxing at the beach. In regular times, at some point the laundry must get …

I love to cook! I know it’s because my Mom loves to cook. I remember “Pickle in the Middle” being one of my favorite childhood reads.  My first cooking memory …