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Fruit-Laced Ice Cream Topping Ideas for Summer

Picture this: It’s a hot summer day, you’ve got a creamy ice cream bowl of classic vanilla ice cream (or maybe strawberry ice cream if you’re feeling wild), and you’re ready for that first...

A Unique Mixed Melon and Cantaloupe Dessert Platter

Let’s be real — when you think of dessert, I bet your mind jumps to cake, cookies, maybe pie, right? But here’s a thought: what if your next go-to sweet treat was built around the juicy,...

Are Pistachios Healthy? Here’s Why They’re a Smart Snack

If you are asking — are pistachios healthy? Absolutely. Pistachios are definitely a healthy food choice. Let’s take a closer look at the many nutrition and health benefits of this powerful and...

An Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Let’s be real: The phrase “chickpea salad” doesn’t exactly make you want to drop everything and run to the kitchen, right? But stay with me—because this one? This salad changes the game....

How to Build The Ultimate Crudite Platter

Ever stared at a veggie tray at a party and thought, "This could be so much more?" Same. That's where crudite comes in. Crudite—that chic French word that sounds like something out of a culinary...

Crispy Hasselback Potatoes Recipe with Herbs and Olives

Let’s get real for a second. Have you ever gone to a dinner party and the side dish steals the show? Yep—that’s exactly what these Hasselback potatoes will do. Thin slices, golden brown edges,...

A Super Delicious Arugula Salad with Melons and Grapes

You know that moment when you're standing in the grocery store, staring down the wall of leafy green options, wondering what on earth to toss into your cart for dinner? Yeah—been there. That’s...

You’re Invited! To California’s Epic 175th Birthday Celebration

Alright, Golden State—happy birthday to you! You’ve been showing off for 175 years now, and honestly? You’ve earned every single one of those candles. From the waves of Big Sur to the vines of...

A Luscious Mixed Berry Romanoff Recipe

Elegance meets ease in this iconic Mixed Berry Romanoff recipe. Think berries and whipped cream, but an elevated edition with a tangy twist of sour cream and a sophisticated splash of Brandy....

An Easy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe Inspired by Hidden Kitchen

Ever had a smoothie that feels like it hit the reset button on your entire day? That’s what the "Big Sur Blue" blueberry smoothie from Hidden Kitchen in Cayucos does—and we’re not being...

A Stunning Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad 

Crisp and refreshing, sweet and salted, creamy and crunchy, spicy and cool. All of the flavor hits combined in one simple scoop and serve salad. This Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad is the ultimate...

A Simple Chicken Dinner Recipe With Ripe Cantaloupe

Alright, let’s just get one thing straight: this is not your average chicken dinner. It’s a honey mustard chicken glow-up with a sweet-savory twist that hinges on one star ingredient—ripe...

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