Last weekend I put together a July 4th picnic (a few weeks early!) at our local beach with several of…
July 4th Beach Picnic
There is nothing more fun than spending a day at the beach, but it is even better when you can…
Dark Chocolate Covered Granola, Gluten Free
I have loved these Dark Chocolate Granola Thins since I discovered them almost two years ago. They have been off…
Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping
I spent a rainy Sunday baking blueberry muffins and photographing the process. I am still working on mastering artificial lighting…
Rash Guards with Zippers
As much as I love the sun, I hide under a big hat and umbrella at the beach. The one place I…
Easy French Toast
We have not had french toast in ages, so I was a little surprised when it was requested for breakfast…
Lisa’s Homemade Meatballs
After having the most delicious pasta and meatballs at book club, I wanted to share the dish with my family…
Silver Palate Cookbook Banana Bread
I always like to have bananas on hand, but for some reason, we never seem to eat them before a…
Brownies from Scratch
I have never had much luck making brownies from scratch and have used the Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie Mix when I am…
Applesauce Spice Cupcakes
This week I decided I should stay clear of chocolate recipes. Truth be told, my father pointed out that I…
Strawberry Tart
After seeing so many delicious berries at the Farmer’s Market, I have been craving a fruit tart. With the temperatures in the…
The Best Scanners, Shredders and Printers
Twice a year I organize my desk at home, throwing out any old, unused items, creating new folders and re-organizing…