Shepherd’s Pie, Vegetarian Style
Introducing the ultimate veggie comfort food -Veggie Shepherd’s Pie! And, not surprisingly, is both of my sons’ favorite dish. Well, we all love this dish, especially on a cold winter … Read More
Five Flu Fighting Foods Your Kids Will Love
Flu season is best navigated by a good dose of common sense and a good helping of nutritive foods to keep you and your family healthy. As a family … Read More
Girl's Night Out at Shops at the Hook October 23, 2014
Girl’s Night Out October 23rd, Thursday at Shops at the Hook and Pleasure Point Apothecary in Santa Cruz, CA. Come enjoy a night of treats, pampering and shopping with your gal pals. … Read More
Minestrone Soup
Fall weather is in the air and this hearty rich soup is the perfect food to help us transition into the cooler months ahead. Enjoy. Minestrone Soup Serves: 6-8 Preparation … Read More
October Garden Calendar
Autumn is already here but why am I surprised? It’s as if I want to slow down the natural cycles to enjoy just a few more hot summer days. However, … Read More
Getting Dirty in September ~ Fall Garden Calendar
Just because summer is over it doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your gloves and trowel. In fact, September is a great time of year to garden and the … Read More
August Garden Calendar
August is one of my favorite months to garden in. For one, I love that we can just eat our way through it! I love the sun kissed smell of … Read More
July Garden Calendar
It is the beginning of July, thankfully warm, and therefore we can officially say summer is here. The hot sun and long days feels glorious. July is a peak month … Read More
A Moms Perspective on School Sugar Bribes
CHAPEL HILL — An e-mail from one of my children’s teachers to all parents in the class said in part, “The week of the EOGs we will have daily themes to … Read More
Adzuki Bean Burgers
Pronounced “ah-zoo-kee”, these lil’ bitty red beans are simply scrumptious. They provide a delightful nutty flavor and a nice texture along with a good deal of protein, too. Ingredients 1 … Read More