Summertime is close at hand and it’s the perfect time for cranking out homemade ice creams. I love making ice cream at home. It gets the kids involved and you can control what goes in, so it’s generally better for you. I love watching Iron Chef where crazy ice cream flavors are a regular occurrence, […]
Chocolate Dipped Pear Popsicles
When was the last time you had a truly amazing pear? It had been a really REALLY long time for me. I was asked to participate with a group of other bloggers to create recipes for New Zealand fruit and the first up were these amazing Taylor’s Gold Pears. It’s one of the best tasting […]
Best Kids Popsicle Molds
I love popsicles just as much as my kids. They would eat popsicles every day if I let them, but then they go bouncing off the walls because most of them are filled with dyes and sugar. Making healthy popsicles at home is healthier because you can control what goes into them, and (in my […]
One Pot Macaroni and Cheese
My kids have been real troopers the last couple years with my crazy new food allergies. It wasn’t just me that was affected, but the whole family and my kids have learned to be really careful around me when eating dairy. I was feeling like they were missing out on some good homestlye mac & […]
Green Chile Stuffed Burgers
A couple months ago, I was introduced to some of the best Hatch Green Chiles that I’ve ever tried. Unless you live in Hatch, NM or are passing through you have to order them online and get them shipped to you..but they are SOOOO worth it. The flavor is like no other green chile. They […]
8 Household Uses for Baking Soda
Baking soda is so versatile and dirt cheap, so why not use it for your household chores? It does a great job, and with a little bit of elbow grease it is safe to use all around the house with kids and pets. I love using such a simple ingredient that can be used for […]
Apple Fries (a LegoLand Copycat Recipe)
These copycat APPLE FRIES taste just like the ones at LegoLand. I had a chat with the cook and he told me their secret….give them a try! Granny’s Apple Fries at Legoland A couple weeks ago my family went on a fun long weekend to San Diego (well…it’s been a few years now..this was originally […]
Grilled Cumin Lime Chicken
As it begins to heat up outside, we do more and more grilling. It’s easy, fun, and the whole meal start to finish can be done outside with little work. I love marinading my meats overnight, it gives so much flavor, but sometimes things need to be done fast and on the table. There is […]
Family Fun in Scottsdale
A couple weekends ago, I took my family out for a fun at the Butterfly Wonderland and then to lunch at Dickey’s BBQ with some awesome friends in Scottsdale, AZ. I’ve had fun these last few months working with Experience Scottsdale to tour around the city and find a bunch of cool new places. There […]
Egg Free Substitutions
I was diagnosed with an egg white allergy after years loving eggs. I have even raised chickens in my backyard for their eggs, so it came as quite a shock to discover that I could develop severe allergies out of the blue. As a baker and avid foodie, I learned that I could still enjoy […]
Triple Berry Granitas
Summer berries are probably my favorite fruits. They are super sweet and don’t really need anything done to them for the perfect snack or dessert. However, the summer’s here in Phoenix get really REALLY hot…I’m talkin’ 120+ F y’all…yeah that’s HOT! So, to cool down I make a lot of ice creams, popsicles, pretty much anything […]
Tropical Smoothies with Chia Seeds
The temperatures are quickly rising here in Phoenix and we’ve almost had our first triple digit temperature. Once it’s over 100F, all bets are off for a normal supper. Not only is it too hot to even think about eating, but it’s too hot to cook. I dread heating up the kitchen by using my […]
