Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients: 2 pkg Butternut Squash chopped into cubes 1/2 stick butter 1 cup onion chopped 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup half and half (optional) roasted pumpkin seeds to garnish 4 cups chicken or veg stock olive oil salt and pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 Place butternut squash on a cooking sheet (you can […]

Mexican Salad for Dinner

When I’m feeling like we need a healthy reboot, I make a big, filling salad for dinner. This Mexican salad is one of our favorites. Quantities here are for a family of 6. Sometimes I add quinoa for an extra boost of protein an fiber. Ingredients: 2 bags Butter lettuce 1 pkg grape tomatoes halved 1 large […]

Thanksgiving Dishes the Kids Will Love

It is the best family holiday, so don't forget to feed the kids.

3 Wines You’ll Love for Thanksgiving

Here are 3 wines that will complete your Thanskgiving dinner! Rocklin Ranch Pinot Noir This estate-bottled red features a spicy aroma with red cherries and cola. The palate highlights cherry and wild strawberry with hints of vanilla and cardamom. Savas Rose Not just for summer, this popular rosé from Bordeaux, France has aromas of fresh […]

What’s for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Get your bellies emptied out so you can fill them back up on Thanksgiving. Here are our staffs’ favorite recipes. Let’s Start with a Cocktail: Here are 10 of our Favorite Festive Cocktails. Or would you prefer a glass of wine… T H E  B I R D Easy & Healthy Lemon Garlic Roast Turkey w/White Wine […]

A Last Minute Mom’s Easy, No-Bake Halloween Treat

Need a last minute treat for a Halloween party? This couldn’t be easier with store-bought cupcakes!, All you need: Chocolate-frosted chocolate cupcakes Oreos Edible Googly Eyes. Use Oreo halves for the ears and pop on edible googly eyes. The hardest part? Cutting the Oreo so here’s a tip: wet a sharp knife with water. Hold the knife […]

Halloween Cocktail: Vampire’s Kiss with Tequila

Here’s a ghoulishly perfect Halloween cocktail. If you can find the black lava salt it completes this ghoulish cocktail even better! Try one of these Halloween Treats & Apps to wash it down with.  SIZE: makes 8 drinks INGREDIENTS:  Kosher salt (or black lava salt… at amazon.com) Lime wedges Ice 1 1/2 cups silver tequila 1 1/2 cups fresh lime […]