Breakfast on the Go: Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal

Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal – this is brilliant if you’ve ever tried to cook a nice hardy oatmeal for your kids on a school morning – it can be time consuming and (for me) messy. These can be prepared Sunday for the entire week. The premise is to add all dry ingredients to the jar […]

Going Gluten-Free: Cauliflower, Fig & Arugula Pizza

A delicious, gluten-free pizza recipe using Cali’Flour pizza crust which are made from cauliflower and are corn-free, and soy-free. You can get cauliflower pizza crusts at places like Whole Foods or online, you can order 8 crusts for $47 on Amazon or from Califlour Foods. Also Read: Should You Go Gluten-Free? INGREDIENTS: 1 Cali’Red Pepper Pizza Crust 2-3 T […]

Fiery Chipotle Steak Taquitos

I love this gluten-free recipe from Califlour Crusts. My kids don’t even notice that it is gluten-free! We often make these using leftover steak from the night before. Also Read: Should You Go Gluten-Free? INGREDIENTS Spicy skirt steak taquitos: 4 Cai’flour Spicy Jalapeño Flatbreads 8 oz  Skirt steak 1⁄2 tsp  Sea salt 1⁄2 tsp  Cracked black pepper […]

Summer Cocktails: Tequila & Thyme Lemonade

 Thyme for a tequila cocktail.  A little sugar, lots of lemon, a bit of thyme and tequila muddled together in a tasty little drink. Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant SIZE: Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS: 3 thyme sprigs 2 tsp superfine sugar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 lemon wedges 3 oz silver tequila 1 oz cold water […]

Chill Out with a Refreshing Basil & Strawberry Water…With or Without Vodka.

I’m always looking for ways to get more water inside of me. Right now, I have so much basil in my garden that I decided to infuse my water with the basil and some fresh strawberries for a totally refreshing drink on this very hot summer day! Ingredients 8 fresh strawberries 10 fresh basil leaves 8 cups cold water (or use […]

A Snowy Rosé Granita

For National Rosé Day, we’re trying this this snowy version of rosé that we saw in Sunset Magazine: A Snowy Rosé Granita. It promises to be crisp, fruity and refreshing!  Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 bottle (750 ml) rosé wine 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directions In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water and the […]

A Light, Floral Rosé Cocktail for a Warm, Summery Day

I love the flowery taste of St Germain and this cocktail couldn’tbe easier when you’re in the mood for a light cocktail on a warm, summery day. Ingredients 1 part St. Germain 1 part Rosé Just mix one part St. Germain and one part Rosé into a chilled glass! Also Try: A Snowy Rosé Granita 25+ Ridiculously Refreshing Cocktails 20+ […]

20+ Mouth-Watering (& Healthy!) Appetizers

Trying to watch what you eat but still entertain? There’s no need to sacrafice flavor. We put together a list of 20+ of our staff’s favorite healthy appetizers. You and your guests probably won’t even know that most of them are healthy! 1. Indian Eggplant “Salsa” Why We Like It: It’s Fat-Free and Fiber Rich! 2. Low Fat Pan-Fried Onion Dip Why […]