What’s for dinner? Try these easy grilled polenta cakes. My daughter and I made these the other night and dined alfresco. These easy grilled polenta cakes are so easy my eleven year old did most of the work and I helped with the grill. Tubed polenta is fully cooked and just needs sliced and reheated. […]
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Poolside Paloma
I think this Poolside Paloma is my new go-to Summer favorite! So refreshing! So tasty! So Summer! This refreshing cocktail hails from Mexico and can be made with your favorite tequila or a smokey Mescal. We used Tajin instead of salt and a nice Silver Tequila. The Poolside Paloma is the perfect poolside sipper! Poolside […]
Easy Weeknight Cooking
I don’t know about you, but I love easy weeknight cooking recipes! With school coming to an end, Summer camps gearing up, and days getting longer, I look for easy go-to meals that make my whole family happy! This Easy Weeknight Cooking recipe is Chicken Scaloppini with mushrooms. Pounded thin, these chicken thighs will cook […]
The Day our Dog was stabbed at Carmel River State Beach
Last November we took a family trip to Carmel for family photos and a beach getaway. Little did we know we would experience our dog getting stabbed while taking photos at Carmel River State Beach. What began as a fun and gorgeous day on the beach, turned into a frightening turn of events! Barely into […]
Spring Salads
These Spring Salad inspirations are not only bright and colorful, they are a delight to the taste buds! I love setting a beautiful table and having friends over in the backyard for wine, grilling, and a tasty salad! When our days start getting longer and the sun is out and warm, I start craving all […]
5 of My Favorite Places to Get Fresh Flowers in Sacramento
One of my favorite treats to myself are ending the week with Fresh Flowers on Friday. Flowers are natures way of smiling and I love how they make me feel each time I pass by them in my home. I love having them delivered and waiting for me on my front porch, but buying a […]
10 of the Best Fresh Spring Cocktails
Now that spring is here and we are enjoying longer days, and warm weather, I feel the need to bring new Fresh Spring Cocktails into my repertoire. Not sure what to make? Don’t worry I’ve put together a list of some favorites of Spring in a glass! From vodka, tequila, gin, rum and other unique […]
Beat the Heat with these 7 Refreshing Summer Mocktails
Looking for the perfect Summer drink? Beat the heat with these 7 refreshing Summer mocktails! I love Summer and all the flavors that can be created in these 7 refreshing mocktails with the bounty of Summer fresh produce! Mocktails are perfect for sipping by the pool, at the beach, or enjoying with friends on the […]
My Bag Obsession – The Apolis Market Bag
My latest shopping and travel bag obsession is the Apolis Market Bag. I use my mags for trips to the Farmers Market, Weekend Getaways, and for carrying necessities for the fundraisers I spearhead. I have received tons of comments on my Dark Indigo Market Bag from my Napa Weekend Post. It’s perfect for our Sipped […]
The Importance of Sunscreen – The COOLA way…
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a year and a half ago, it was one of the most scariest points in my life. After completing my rounds of radiation last June we headed off to Hawaii for a family reunion and some much needed R&R. Knowing that I needed an arsenal of quality sunscreens […]