The Nike US Open of Surfing® kicks-off next weekend in Huntington Beach and runs from July 28th to August 5th. For the past week, the golden sand north and south of the pier has been covered with stacks of steel that rise like a phoenix transformed into a gleaming modern spectator area emblazoned with the signature […]
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Party of 200, No Problem
I’ve written about this month’s Top Mom, Marina, and her seemingly easy, breezy style at pulling off major league fun parties back in December of 2009 when I attended her annual Holiday boutique party. (Sheesh, this is when I first launched my blog – don’t even look.) Besides her girl time get-togethers, Marina and her […]
Guest Post: Chocolate Granola by Diethood
You’re all in for a real treat, because our April Top Mom, Kate from Diethood, is sharing her Chocolate Granola recipe with us! What could be better than a healthy Chocolate Granola? Kate’s Chocolate Granola contains oats, wheat germ, and almonds for added protein, and its sweetened with honey and just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Of […]
The Young Baker Strikes Again
Home for Spring Break after a grueling quarter at UC Santa Cruz, the Young Baker inspired me to free the Kitchen Aid stand mixer from its cardboard box perched on a chair in my office. Ordered weeks ago from CSN after winning a giveaway at A Communal Table, I’ve been eyeing it and waiting for … […]
Breakfast x 3
Weekends are made for breakfast: long, no-worries kind of breakfasts. Maybe an elegant breakfast of Salmon-Wrapped Poached Eggs while sipping on a mimosa suits your style. Or, get out and bask in the sunshine of a glorious Southern California weekend and let someone else do the cooking! Here’s two go-to breakfast spots that I can […]
Salmon-Wrapped Poached Eggs
Sunday is special, especially if you have children active in sports, because that’s what Saturdays are all about. If you’re not on the sidelines cheering them on, you’re crossing off errands on the to-do list. Hopefully, Sunday brings at least a half day’s respite and a leisurely brunch fits somewhere in the picture. Nearly every […]
French Toast with Pomegranate Syrup
Doesn’t everyone love French Toast? I mean everyone – from tiny tots to teens to grandmother. I remember making it for the Young Baker when she was only a few months old and beginning to eat “real” food. Soft and sweet and easy on the eyes – uhh, don’t be misled, I am describing French […]
