These easy-to-make lemon bars are extra lemony with a cup of fresh lemon juice in the filling! A batch of lemon bars. This special occasion treat might be easier to make at holiday time in Southern California, where your neighbor just might have a lemon tree whose … [Read more...]
Best Boozy Cranberry Sauce
When I was growing up, cranberry sauce was always an afterthought at holiday dinners. In fact, I'm pretty sure I was only exposed to the canned, gelatinous mass of cranberry sauce "jelly" that came out with a plop. But over my years of serving Thanksgiving dinner to my own family … [Read more...]
Take the #StackedMac Challenge To Win a $50 Gift Card!
Do you love macaroni and cheese? Do you love Stacked? Well, if you visit Stacked and build your own mac & cheese dish, snap a photo and share it online! You could win a $50 gift card to go back for more! I visited Stacked recently with my friend Charlene to make a … [Read more...]
Lunchbox Treats That Aren’t So Bad For Them
I do my best, but packing lunches gets boring after a while. Depending on what we have in the cabinets, I toss in granola bars, pudding packs, applesauce, or the rare homemade chocolate chip cookie. I also slice fruit -- usually apples -- and put the slices in a plastic bag and … [Read more...]
Staycation at Residence Inn LAX – Part 2 of 3: C&O Trattoria
In August my son and I set out to experience an overnight stay at Residence Inn LAX, which is walking distance to the airport, some other hotels, a vacant lot, and a parking garage. We used the pool for a bit, and checked out the property, but that didn't take very long and at … [Read more...]