What’s the best way to start off a strawberry-themed dinner? Why, strawberry salsa, of course. Following our farm tour with the California Strawberry Commission we were inspired to use our strawberries for just about every item on the dinner table. And of course we wanted to start off dinner with a real show-stopper. That’s where […]
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A Day on A California Strawberry Farm
Standing in a field surrounded by sweet, juicy, fresh-picked strawberries…Is there any better way to spend a day? Recently we had a chance to learn a little more about strawberries by touring a strawberry farm with the California Strawberry Commission, the sponsors of this post. Strawberries are a great way for you and your family […]
Basic Pesto Recipe and an Ode to Pesto
How much do we love pesto? We make it just about every week. So in that spirit, here’s an Ode to Pesto. (Remember the Ode to Hummus? This one’s similar, but with more leafy greens.) Oh pesto how I love you so; So many foods with which you go. So many ways to make you […]
A Whole Foods Tour with Healthy Foods
Have you ever taken a Whole Foods tour? Even if you’ve shopped there many times, you will discover many new things on a behind-the-scenes tour. We recently had a chance to take a tour, and we learned lots of interesting factoids. First things first: We know that the prevailing stereotype is that Whole Foods is […]
Yellow Carrot Ribbon Salad
This Yellow Carrot Ribbon Salad is going to appeal to just about every little bunny and rabbit in your house. If you’re cooking for Easter, Passover, or just a lively spring meal, chances are you’re going to need a simple side dish. And if you’re tired of the usual green lettuce salad, you should definitely […]
Family Comfort Food at Lemonade Restaurant
When Lemonade restaurant opened up near us last year in Manhattan Beach, we were immediately drawn in by the vast array of brightly colored salads and entrees. There’s a salad for just about everyone, and the salad choices change seasonally. That means there’s something new and tasty just about every time you go in. But […]