This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. With the kiddos heading back to school, moms and dads everywhere are searching for creative lunch ideas that…
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Neighbor Hangs x Dole Pineapple Juice Cocktails
This blog post is sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods. When it comes to getting creative in the kitchen, I’m all about it. I love to come up with fun food and drink recipes and especially love to share those with…
6 Tips to Better Tasting Coffee
Some people are content with an “okay: cup of coffee”. You aren’t one of those people. You’re an aspiring connoisseur; and you don’t want to drink coffee that fails to excite your senses. The tastes and aromas of great coffee…
Livermore Valley Wine Auction – September 29
The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation and The Wente Foundation for Arts Education invite you to join us for the 24th annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Wente Vineyards on Arroyo Road in the Livermore Valley. Since its…
Sous Vide Pork Chops with a Honey Mustard Pan Sauce
This post is part of a sponsored collaboration with FoodSaver®. Over the last several years, sous-vide cooking has made its way into home kitchens everywhere and at-home chefs are loving this gourmet cooking method. Sous-vide, meaning “under vacuum” in French, refers…
Summer Party Ideas: Grilled Recipes, Wine Pairings & Theme Inspiration
This post is part of a sponsored collaboration with Line 39 Wine. This article is intended for ages 21+, and reflects my personal opinions and thoughts. One of my all-time favorite things to do is entertain, but for some reason…




