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Southern California promises summer days and nights filled with outdoor dining and entertaining. Today I am sharing some fun outdoor living ideas. We have two fun outdoor living areas on our back porch where we love to entertain. There is a covered porch area with the fireplace and the back patio adjacent to our outdoor…
Taco Tuesday is a good thing. It’s popular, and I have decided to start a new tradition with our friends called Happy Taco Tuesday. Happy Taco Tuesday will be simple. We will start by having a fun dinner on the first Tuesday of each month, with the host rotating monthly. We will include approximately 14…
Three years ago, we took a memorable family trip to the Big Island of Hawaii and we’re thrilled to be back again for another incredible vacation in paradise! Aloha! This time, we’ve rented a beautiful residence in Hualalai, and it honestly couldn’t be more perfect for our family. With four bedrooms, there’s plenty of space…
The warm summer days bring many delightful fruits, and the peach steals the spotlight. Peach recipes are my favorite. Peaches are the epitome of summer, bursting with juiciness and sweetness. Incorporating peaches into your recipes is a surefire way to elevate your summer dining experience, from savory and sweet appetizers to refreshing salads to mouthwatering…
There are few things more meaningful than summer entertaining with good friends, great food, and the sound of the ocean nearby. Last weekend, I had the joy of hosting a dinner party in Hermosa Beach for our long-standing dinner club, a group of twelve dear friends with whom we’ve shared meals and memories for over…
This summer has been hot, and I always find a cool glass of iced tea is the perfect way to refresh. Here are my five best iced tea recipes. Each of these best iced tea recipes creates an iced tea that will quench your thirst and leave a pleasant aftertaste. Mix up a batch and…
I love creating fun dinner parties for my family, and one of my favorite dinners with them was this summer beach dinner on the beach. While spending a fun weekend at our beach house, I devised the idea to create an oceanfront, “sand at your feet, hopefully not waves at your knees, late summer dinner.”…
One of the greatest joys of summer is the abundance of fresh, juicy summer fruits. Peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries are the best. But as we fill our kitchens with nature’s candy, a question always comes up: What’s the best way to clean summer fruits to remove pesticides and prevent mold? It turns…
Smoking brisket is an art form that requires time, patience, and a good recipe. I made my first smoked brisket, and it was amazing! When done right, smoked brisket is a tender, juicy, and flavorful piece of meat that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Today, I am sharing everything you need to…
Summer salads are one of my favorite foods. Today, I am sharing my three favorite all-summer chicken salad recipes. Chicken is a versatile, affordable protein you can enjoy all summer. Check out these recipes for fresh and fun ideas—there’s something for everyone. Enjoy!
After a crazy week of Amazon Prime Day, this weekend was the time to celebrate friends. Five of my closest friends joined me in Ventura for lots of fun, sun, and celebrating. Thanks for joining me for Sunday Morning Coffee. This is where we share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun. Season 5 Volume 28
A decor trend taking the interior design world by storm this year is rattan furniture and accessories. These timeless materials bring any space warmth, texture, and natural beauty. From historical roots to modern applications, rattan furniture and accessories can easily be incorporated into home decor for a stylish, vintage-inspired look. I have used rattan in…
Today is the last day for Amazon Prime Day! Here are some of the best Prime Deals ever, and it’s not too late to take advantage of the best deals of the year.
Here are some of the best Prime Deals ever! Today, I am sharing Home Entertainment and Summer Fun. These deals are excellent for your home, family, summer, and early holiday shopping.
Some recipes just taste like summer. You know the kind—fresh, colorful, effortless, and bursting with flavor. One of my absolute favorites this season is this Grilled Peach Burrata Salad with Honey Balsamic Drizzle. It’s everything I love in a summer dish: sweet peaches, creamy cheese, peppery greens, and a drizzle of sweet and tangy goodness….
Amazon Prime Day 2025 starts today and lasts four days! Here are some of the best home Prime Deals ever! I have over 500 Prime Day deal links to share today, and these are my favorites.
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