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About 7 years ago, when I was a full-time stay at home mom, I thought I would give canning a try. I didn’t have a clue what to do, but I knew we could...
These red, white, and blue cupcakes are so adorable that we've shared them on both sites, here and San Francisco Moms Blog. Because, would it really be the worst thing in the world if more than one person shows...
There's one thing you need to know about me before I dive into how to make this adorable beach jello cup.
I don't make adorable things.
I don't browse Pinterest for creative DIY projects. I don't make themed hors d'oeuvres for parties, and...
I’ve had a love affair with pie as of late. It’s the one dessert I want to bake again and again. The varieties are endless: savory (shepherd’s pie or quiche) or sweet (peanut butter pie or egg pie). Lately,...
Hard boiled eggs are a staple in my house. They're a convenient, grab-and-go source of protein, but my kids tend to make an "eww" face when they see an egg with a greenish colored yolk. That discoloration comes from...
I LOVE to cook, bake, can, mix, and create in the kitchen, so I am all for trying new products to keep food interesting. So, when I saw other friends posting about their Instant Pots, I had to get...
Friday is National Margarita Day and we can't think of a better way to close out the workweek that actually began with National Drink Wine Day on Monday. Here's a guide to everything margaritas, courtesy of a few sister sites in...
Every year, Chinese New Year gets more exciting, as my daughter Ilse begins to grasp the concept of time and holidays. One of my favorite aspects of Chinese New Year is the gifting of sweets to family to wish...
The first time I had tuna tartare, I was on a job recruiting trip for a big tech employer, during one of the Silicon Valley “highs.” The first time my son tried it, he was 14 months old, on...
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I grew up in an Italian household where my mom's homecooked dishes contained one or more of the following ingredients: tomato sauce, olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic, pasta, and parmesan cheese. I'm grateful...


























