I love fall, but I am really bumming out hard that I am not going to be able to go all out like I usually do this year.  I have been having horrible back pain and it’s put a huge damper on my creative mojo (as well as my ability to physically do anything) and […]

Southern California is having a heat wave this weekend, with temps 10 to 20 degrees about average.  I have the A/C cranked up and am trying to get a little fall inspiration going around here.  (Because in SoCal we have to manufacture seasons through decor…)  I love the simple color palette of olive green, cream and brown […]

I still am not sure if this is a salad or an appetizer or just a yummy side dish.  All I know is the the flavors are amazing and every time I make it, it gets gobbled up. Maybe an appetizer salad…?  I don’t know.  If you figure out what it is, please tell me. […]

I just realized I made these yummy Pork & Black Bean Rice Cakes a year ago and haven’t made them again since.  What’s wrong with me!?  These are full of spicy pork carnitas, roasted corn, black beans and tasty rice and are so easy to make! This is an awesome way to use up leftovers […]

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I love wine.  (Have I mentioned this?)  We tend to have a lot of corks floating around here. For Sunday Rewind, I thought I’d revisit a big round up of wine cork crafts. There are so many fun projects you can make and things you can use old corks for!  Check out all the ideas here. […]