Ah, nothing like topping off a week of work like a hard, HARD, HARD-shaken cocktail. Back in the day when I was the Creative Director for a publishing
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Tasty Tomatillo Shrimp Recipe
These tomatillo shrimp are sautéed in butter and garlic and then tossed with a zippy, homemade tomatillo sauce and topped with fresh cilantro, for the most
Mountain Fresh Peach Pie Recipe
I suck at baking pies. Have you noticed that I shy away from the mighty pie? I've made galettes, mini-cuplettes, hand pies, tarts and my biggest wanna-be pie
Friday Faves and September 2012 Food Blog Calendar
Here we are and the first week of September has nearly been put to bed and I'm finally coming out of my cheese coma. And just like a 17-year-old
Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas Recipe
These authentic Mexican chicken suiza enchiladas are made with the creamiest avocado cilantro sauce for the most delicious and hearty dinner. Yesterday I sat
Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe
I know, I know. You're sitting there, staring at this post and thinking this recipe is one of those "Oh let's see how outlandish we can be and create an oddball
Friday Faves and Orange Cream Cupcakes
It's been a week of getting back into the swing of things with school back in session and Smudge still not convinced as to why she can't have a friend over
BLT Grilled Cheese plus 10 More BLT Inspired Recipes
No it's not over yet. You may have thought after last week's post of Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes Plus 55 Fresh and Tasty Tomato Recipes, you may have thought
Cherry Cheese Hand Pies
Back to school, back to reality. This past weekend made gearing up for the first day back to school an especially rough one. We took advantage of our last
Friday Faves plus Grilled and Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
Oh man, it's happening. In just the past two days we've turned off the swamp cooler at night, I've noticed the change of the angle of the sun, and Monday is
Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling,
Balsamic Skirt Steak Salad with Stone Fruit
I just stepped out of the orchard. No, I mean literally, I just stepped out of the orchard. Today I stepped out of a van, into a picturesque Oregon orchard,
Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
He’s on a diet and in his book that means one thing. Soup for dinner. But every night? Soup is my man’s default meal when he wants to drop a few lbs. and
Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie S’mores Recipe
S'mores. The quintessential summer experience. I could have said treat, but really, isn't the act of making s'mores more of an experience? It's not like the
10 Great Corn Recipes plus Grilled Corn and Pasilla Pepper Salad
Corn. It's the new black. It's on every corner (ehem, gas station farmer's market) it comes with color blocking in its DNA (alternating white and yellow
Friday Faves and August 2012 Food Blog Calendar Free Download
Another day. Another week. Another month has suddenly escaped me. I had so many grand plans for the summer: Early morning bike rides to improve my daughter's
Chicken Sliders with Pasilla Peppers and Chipotle Ketchup
I'm like my mom this way. I love a good burger. On our summer trips to visit my Grandma in San Francisco, my dad would make a huge bed in the back of the
Top 10 Pinterest Tips from Evo Conference 2012
I'm still riding the high of the past 2 weeks when my life flipped upside down, inside out and back again. I had my last day at my day job of five years,
Whiskey Lemonade Recipe with Honey Simple Syrup
This refreshing lemonade cocktail is sweetened with a honey simple syrup and fresh mint, and is spiked with whiskey! I left my heart in Utah. Which makes
Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze
This week has definitely been one for the record books. Thank you, thank you for all of your amazing support of—and eyeballs on—the launch of the Summer 2012
New! FoodieCrush Magazine Summer 2012
Without further ado, I'm happy to share with you the Summer Issue of FoodieCrush magazine. But first, would you just look at that cover! Thank you Mike from
Apple & Blueberry Crumble
Next week is a big week for me, and for you my readers! You'll be seeing a new look for the blog and also the release of the next issue of Foodie Crush! I'm
How to Reposition Images In Your Facebook Timeline
We interrupt our regularly scheduled food blog format with this informational Facebook news. You might be asking, "Hey, where's the recipe?" Well, I had a
Birthday Cake Pie with Chocolate Mousse and Berries
Who is this girl, my daughter, who doesn't like cake? I continually expect her taste to change, to adapt as every mom hopes their child's palate eventually
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
It's officially here. Summer! The best part: swimming with my Smudge, backyard barbeques and playing outside 'til the night sky glistens with stars as
It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich incited a near riot in our house. After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly
Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds
I'm into layering. Not just in my clothing options—yes, I'm a big fan of piling on the tank, then the shirt, then the sweater, jacket or blazer—but also when it
Friday Faves: My View of Blogher Food 2012
Blogher Food 2012, held this year in Seattle Washington, flourished with food bloggers eager to learn, link-up and of course, talk food. I did my fair amount
Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast
It hasn't stopped rocking and rolling around here. School just got out, schedules are in transition, my husband is in full rehearsal mode with the band getting
Friday Faves and a Burger Bash
Recipe > Black and Blue Cheese Burger Burger bashes are one of the easiest and best reasons to gather a few friends or family for an impromptu summer gig.
Chocolate Cherry Scones with Saffron
Whether he's giving us multiple reasons to drool as he leads us on a visual culinary tour of some of his favorite eating establishments or sharing the bounty of
Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides
Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience.