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food and drinks
23 Oct

Creative Halloween Dinner Ideas

categories: food and drinks, halloween, kids party ideas
Creative Halloween Dinner Ideas

We’ve covered a ton of Halloween dessert & treat recipes this month, but not a lot of ideas for when you (or your kids) need to eat something other than sugar! So here are 10 creative ideas for Halloween-themed meals that loved ones & party guests are sure to get a kick out of…
1. First [...]

16 Oct

Halloween BITES: Creepy Jigglers/Shooters

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks, halloween
Halloween BITES: Creepy Jigglers/Shooters

Here’s a fun Halloween party idea that can be tailored to adults OR kids… Jello Jiggler “Bites” or “Shots” with gummy body parts trapped inside! I tried this idea both ways; the orange jigglers were non-alcoholic and the yellow ones were the “cocktail” version – utilizing water and vodka – and both worked out great!

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12 Oct

8 Fashionably Creepy Halloween Treats

categories: food and drinks, halloween, thanksgiving
8 Fashionably Creepy Halloween Treats

Here are a few new-found favorites from Martha that I recently discovered in her “Creepy Treats” gallery… which honestly leans more towards “clever & stylish, with just a dash of creep.” (Except for maybe the Ladies’ Fingers cookies, which easily qualify as full-on creepy!)
1. Devil’s Food Cake with Flame Tuiles –Is is just me, or [...]

7 Oct

Simply Stated: Preggatinis for Mom-to-Be

categories: Simply Stated, baby shower ideas, food and drinks
Simply Stated: Preggatinis for Mom-to-Be

After a short summer break, I’m excited to be contributing regularly over at Real Simple again… starting with today’s feature – Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be.  If you think being pregnant means no “fun” drinks for 9 months, think again!

5 Oct

Spooky Spider Eggs + More Scary-Good Halloween Treats from Sunset Magazine

categories: food and drinks, halloween
Spooky Spider Eggs + More Scary-Good Halloween Treats from Sunset Magazine

Who knew that black olives could make for such a spooky topper to deviled eggs? These Spooky Spider Eggs are the perfect appetizer for Halloween parties! Just slice up some olives to use with your own favorite deviled egg recipe – or even store-bought apps if you’re pressed for time!

I’m loving the combination of these [...]

18 Sep

Sam the Cooking Guy, Steak Salad Recipe, & San Diego Restaurant Week

categories: events, food and drinks
Sam the Cooking Guy, Steak Salad Recipe, & San Diego Restaurant Week

Sam Zien – known to most as “Sam the Cooking Guy” – and his super-fun cooking classes are a local favorites here in San Diego, but you can also get a taste of him on his Discovery Health show (nationally), his own show (certain markets), and in his first cookbook – Just a Bunch of [...]

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recipe box

  • Blueberry Sunrise Muffins
  • Patio Lemonade
  • Scallop Salad + Sweet Vanilla Chilli Dressing
  • Hot Hoagies with Shredded Chicken
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wish-list

  • Monogrammed Lucite Tray
  • Chop2Pot Cutting Boards
  • Framed Prints by JHill Design
  • All-in-One Cook Prep Set
  • Cupcake – The Pink Raccoon