Celebrating the California we love…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Map out your next visit to Petaluma with our 10 favorite dog-friendly places! Petaluma is one of the largest cities in Sonoma County, offering a wide range of kid and dog friendly things to do. When you hear Sonoma County you think wine right? In Sonoma County, wine tasting is a given, but did you know […]
Looking for dog & kid friendly Breweries? We are always on the lookout for easy day getaways to taste local brews and make it family fun as well. Now, there are rules to follow, like making sure your pooch is well behaved around people and other dogs, and on a leash. No loud barking, no […]
Come Fall we love taking our annual road trip to Apple Hill. We plan and anticipate baking our mouth-watering classic apple pie and creating home-made applesauce for school lunches. We began our Apple Hill trek with lunch at Solid Ground Brewing. Solid Ground has great seating outdoors, fabulous craft beer & cider, and tasty food. Our […]
The smells and sounds of life on Lake Tahoe are a huge part of my childhood summer memories. As Northern California born and raised, my Summers were spent at Lake Tahoe at our family cabin in Carnelian Bay. I spent my days at the pier fishing for crawdads, swimming in the cool water, and eating […]
