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Roso Balsamic Glaze

Posted on December 16, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: balsamic vinegar, Roso Balsamic Glaze, Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties | 2 Comments

I love a good cheese plate. While my husband & daughter can happily munch on sweets at a party or family gathering, you can always find me over by the cheese & crackers! During the holiday season, the easiest thing for me to bring to any get-together is an assortment of cheeses, meats (prosciutto, salami, etc.), olives, crackers & bread (cut into small "finger food" pieces). I'll even make a small plate for myself as an afternoon … [Read more...]

solita Tacos in Valencia

Posted on December 11, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: red chile beef borracho, Santa Clarita Mexican restaurants, solita Tacos | 4 Comments

My family loves Mexican food. My husband tends to favor tacos or burritos, while I am always down for a good chile relleno, tacos or enchiladas. My daughter is happy as long as there is a cheese quesadilla on the menu & an endless supply of tortilla chips. Recently my daughter & I took a quick trip (just 15-20 minutes north from where we live) to try out solita Tacos in Valencia. It’s located at the Valencia Town Center which is the … [Read more...]

Penne Pasta with Uncle Steve’s Arrabiata Sauce

Posted on November 11, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: penne pasta with ground beef recipe, Steve Schirripa, Uncle Steve’s pasta sauces | 7 Comments

I know quite a few moms that have at least one “go to” pasta dish that they can cook at a moment’s notice. I personally love penne pasta & so does my family. One of our favorite dishes (and it is easy-to-make too!) is penne pasta with ground beef. Usually I just pick up whatever sauce that’s available at my local grocery store but this time I wanted to make it with one of Uncle Steve’s™ organic pasta sauces. Steve Schirripa (best known … [Read more...]

Menchie’s Newest Froyo Flavor – Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll!

Posted on November 8, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Cinnabon frozen yogurt, froyo, Menchie's | 2 Comments

Every now & then I like to take my daughter to get frozen yogurt as an after-school treat. Usually I pair her favorite flavor with fresh fruit, like strawberries or bananas. There is a Menchie's frozen yogurt store near her school, which is a convenient after school hang-out for a lot of her friends & their moms. We love the friendly neighborhood feel of the store, the chalkboard wall where kids can draw & color on it, the … [Read more...]

Hitting the Reset Button with Soupure

Posted on November 3, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: one-day cleanse, soup cleanse, Soupure | 4 Comments

About a year & a half ago, I cut out cheese & Diet Coke for 4 weeks in preparation for my family’s summer vacation to Hawaii. I also limited carbs, coffee & tea about 2 weeks prior to the trip. I remember feeling great during that vacation – well rested & energetic. Since we were in Hawaii, I made sure to eat a lot of local fruits & fish – so it was easy to eat “clean” while we were there. Earlier this summer, I tried a … [Read more...]

Dining at Meat District Co. in Pasadena

Posted on October 17, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Meat District Co., Meat Hook, Pasadena restaurants | Leave a Comment

A few blocks north of Colorado Blvd on Raymond Avenue is a wonderful gem of a restaurant that is aptly named Meat District Co. The restaurant opened in late August. I remember reading about the grand opening online & thinking that the concept sounded very interesting. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a luncheon with a handful of bloggers. Before I sat down to order, I peeked inside their meat locker. I learned that Meat District Co. … [Read more...]