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Honeydew Smoothie Bowl

  My kiddos have been hooked on smoothies this summer.  And I am the queen at perfecting them!  I love it because it's a sure fire way to get a ton of fruits into their growing...

Blackberry Peach Smash

I am a self-proclaimed Bourbon Drink Connoisseur!  As long as Connoisseur qualifies as just fancy talk for "I order it whenever I can."   I've studied all the bar menus and signature...

We’ve Gathered The Best Tomato Recipes On The Internet!

Ever wondered what to do with lots of fresh tomatoes? Well, you are in luck because we happen to have a plethora of delicious tomato recipes just waiting on you to explore! We've enlisted the help...

Chicken Salad with Grapes, Radish & Pecans in Avocado Dressing

This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Radish & Pecans in a smooth Avocado Dressing is loaded with flavor and extra delicious. Enjoy it on top of greens, in a bowl, as a lettuce wrap or in a...

10 Favorite California Pear Recipes

It's pear season Y'all and guess what that means?   Recipes Galore! I've rounded up 10 Pear Recipes from some of my favorite bloggers to share with you all the creativity you can find when...

Watermelon Salt, An Epic Summer Adventure For Your Tastebuds + Melon Bar How to!

Sure we've all heard of Harry Styles' song "Watermelon Sugar" by now, but have you ever experienced the flavor sensation that is watermelon salt? Melon season is in full force in the Golden State,...

Black Plum Cake

Umm... WOW! This smooth and flavorful cake is gorgeous and simple to make. The plums bake into the spice batter, causing the fruit to basically melt like butter. This method allows the texture to...

Grilled Zucchini, Corn and Peach Quinoa Salad

Aw, man.... this salad is soooooo good! Chock full of all things fresh!   Delicious corn, sweet peaches, nutritious zucchini and creamy avocados. All grilled to impart a smoky, summertime...

California Street Corn

It's fresh corn season in California! Can I get a woot woot?!   We buy corn by the truckload at our house and will have it for dinner at least three times a week. We started preparing it...

Fresh Fig and Beef Kabobs

These delicious fresh Fig and Beef Kabobs are amazingly delicious and simple to pull together. Everyone will love this easy recipe. You guys!   This combination of flavors is...

Peach Burrata Crostini

This dish is such a refreshing appetizer to serve your family and friends this summer. Hubby and I have even eaten it as our main course for dinner!   Fresh California peaches and sweet...

Preserved Lemon Hummus

  Remember a few weeks ago when we made Preserved Lemons?   It was quite fun.... and satisfying! They've been brewing in my refrigerator ever since and I couldn't wait to make...

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