Have you been finding beets in your CSA basket or co-op haul lately? Maybe you have noticed their bright colors at your local grocery store. Before this year, I never realized how many different colors of beets there are. We have been lucky enough to pick our own beets at a local farm and can find red, golden and even candy cane striped beets. I think my favorite right now…
Summertime, and the living is easy hot. We hover around 110 degrees or higher on a daily basis here in Phoenix in the summer. What can you do in heat like that? Cool off in the pool or stay inside until evening. Even at midnight though it’s easily 100 degrees and any breeze feels like a blast in the face from a hairdryer. We are finding ways to have fun though,…
Spring training, extended spring training, mini-camp…the long-awaited regular season is finally here! The first two games under the lights have been a blast for the kids. Running around, staying up late, playing with friends, cheering for Daddy’s team. Last night was game #2 and win #1 for the AZL Diamondbacks (and the first professional win as a coach for Daddy!). The AZL Rookie League games are free to attend,…
Welcome to the first month of Recipe ReDux, a challenge group of healthy living bloggers who believe that with healthy eating, taste must come first! See the entire list of recipes at the end of this post. This month’s theme is grilling which put me into a bit of a panic. Since our move, our outdoor grill has been non-functional without a gas hookup. Thankfully, we have our trusty George…
To all of the fathers in my life, thank you for everything. I love you so much. Happy Father’s Day
What will you be cooking up on Sunday for the big guy in your house? Haven’t decided yet? How about honoring Dad with a sweet and savory lamb sirloin? This recipe is simple but impressively delicious. Throw it together with some coconut quinoa and steamed artichokes and you have yourself an impressive dinner! Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub filets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Brown all sides in…
I have a closet full of vintage fabric that I have collected over the years. For the most part, I have used it to make and sell things in my Etsy shop. Pillows, bags, cuffs, and other odds and ends. I love these fabrics so much for their texture, color and character. I don’t want them to be hidden away in the closet any longer. I want to display them…