Beautiful Food, Travel & Design
This delicious Millionaire Bars recipe is every bit as decadent as the name suggests. It features a shortbread base, topped with caramel, followed by chocolate.
These delicious Millionaire bars are every bit as decadent as the name suggests. They could be the love child of a lemon bar and a scotcharoo. The shortbread base is sweet and butter, and then they are layered with caramelized sweetened condensed milk followed by a layer of melted chocolate. Nom…. Read More »
These baked egg boats take just a few minutes to make and have only 5 ingredients! They are a great vegetarian breakfast recipe to feed a crowd.
First things first. These egg boats are absolutely amazing! Not only are they easy to make (literally just a few minutes of prep time), but they can also be made with those random things you have in your fridge that just need to be used up. Any cheese, any veggies, you name it! The options range from simple like this version, to gourmet like this version with pancetta and leeks.
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Detailed review of Wilbur Hot Springs Resort in Northern California, with photo tour and tips for what to bring and what to know before you go.
Hot springs are pretty much a lifestyle here in northern California. The sulfuric waters draw people from far and wide to unwind, heal and disconnect. From small hot pots that require a day of hiking to access, to luxurious resorts, there are many ways to enjoy them.
Pat and I spent the weekend at Wilbur Hot Springs, about 2½ hours north of San Francisco. This relaxing oasis literally forces you to disconnect thanks to no cell phone reception and no electrical outlets available to guests.
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Add a pop of color to winter with this colorful rainbow Beet and Roasted Cauliflower Salad recipe. It’s healthy, hearty and absolutely beautiful!
It’s been particularly grey and dreary in San Francisco this winter, with days of rain turning into weeks. There’s been a drought for most of the time we’ve lived here so it’s definitely a shock to the system to have had such a wet winter!
I’m overcompensating for the grey-ness of life with this gorgeous rainbow salad. No artificial colors or dyes, all the pops of color come from plants! I always say that nature is the best artist, and I think looking at the photos you’ll have to agree…. Read More »
An Orange County Travel Guide with everything you need to know! Read on for where to eat, what to do and all the hidden gems you just can’t miss!
Orange County has something for everyone. You’ll find access to nature, adventure sports, and world-class dining and arts, balanced with laid back California vibes. Located just south of Los Angeles, and with its own streamlined airport, it’s the perfect destination for a long weekend. Read on for the perfect mix of iconic spots and undiscovered hidden gems.
A lemon curd tart recipe baked in a delicious olive oil tart shell made with Spanish olive oil. Plus, everything you need to know about choosing, storing and tasting olive oil.
You really can’t go wrong with lemon curd. Right now our lemon tree is producing like crazy, providing us with a bounty of lemons to use. We’ve been eating lemon curd by the gallon. Although I love spooning it on homemade yogurt, my new favorite thing is making baking it into this lemon curd tart. For this recipe, a traditional tart crust gets a delicious twist with tart dough made with olive oil. And for a plot twist – the lemon curd also uses olive oil instead of butter!
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