We were fortunate enough this year to have my mother-in-law visiting over her birthday, which is the day before my little one’s birthday; there was a lot to celebrate! It has been a tradition for her, ever since she was little, to have strawberry shortcake on her birthday. Not wanting…
Earlier this summer, I threw a Paint Birthday Party for my little one. I wanted to serve Italian sausage sandwiches for the grown-ups (and of course any child who was willing!) so decided to head out to The Pork Shop in Queen Creek. I have enjoyed pork from this local establishment on a…
I recently shared this refreshing white wine in my column for the Southeast Valley Ledger and wanted to include on the blog as well for future reference! This bottle of Montignac Picpoul de Pinet is a light, dry, fruity wine using the Picpoul (or Piquepoul) grape white wine grape variety…
Not too long ago I purchased a de Buyer Kobra Adjustable Slicer …….a.k.a a mandoline…..a.k.a. a tool that slices stuff super thin for you from Williams Sonoma. I decided to try it out on sweet potatoes and make baked sweet potato chips. A mandoline is not required for this recipe, you…
This is a super tasty Cava that is a must share with you. I learned about this particular bubbly last November while visiting San Francisco celebrating my best friend’s 40th birthday. Kila Cava. Remember it – it’s delicious! Cavas are a sparkling wine straight out of Spain and this is…