I have a bit of an obsession with chocolate chip cookies and through arduous trial and error, I’ve discovered the secrets to making the best chocolate chip cookies. But spoiler alert, it has absolutely NOTHING to do what what recipe you use. Chocolate chip cookies are my go-to easy to bring dessert for get togethers….
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Make a Standout Cheese and Charcuterie Board
This post has been so popular! We’ve updated for 2020. Last weekend we hosted our annual Christmas party. Each year our friends gather, bring unwrapped gifts for a local toy drive and even Santa pays a visit. It’s one of my favorite parties that we throw. It’s such a hectic time of year, it’s nice…
Budget-Friendly Chili Recipe That’s a Guaranteed Crowd Pleaser
Our family chili recipe is one of my go-to recipes for a game day crowd, fall day or chili cook-off. Legendary Vollmer Chili Football season always makes me want cool weather and comfort food. Living in San Diego, we don’t get cool weather until the end of football season so comfort food will have to…
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats Everyone Will Love
This post has been updated with some pro-tips that I’ve learned after making these for a few years. We love going to The Yard House. My husband and I love the food and beer selection, the girls love the special treats that come with the kids meal. I decided to recreate their recipe but make…
Meat and Cheese Tray From Trader Joe’s
A meat and cheese tray is my go to for any size gathering. They are so versatile and can be scaled up or down for any size budget or amount of people. I did one at our Christmas party last year and do them often, even if we just have another family over for a…
Cookbook Review – The Whole Smiths Good Food
I have a bit of a cookbook addition. So when my girlfriends were raving about The Whole Smiths Good Food cookbook, I had high expectations. I spent a week cooking lots of different recipes from it, I wanted to be sure that I could give my authentic opinion on it based on all the content,…