Happy National Peanut Day! Our Aunt Susie used to make these Salted Peanut Chews for the holidays and we would gobble them up. We loved them so much that we started making them ourselves and included them in our Christmas cookie gift boxes we shared …
We have a wonderful Persian restaurant by the name of Shahrzad in a city near where we live. They serve the most amazing Persian chicken and rice dish (Zereshk Polo ba Morgh)… among other yummy dishes. We can’t make the trip out to the restaurant …
Oh my gosh, you guys..summer is over! Judy’s kids start school today and many of their friends went back to school in the middle of August. How is that possible? We are never ready for summer to end. Today’s recipe for Chocolate Surprise Cookies …
If you’re looking for a super easy and delicious meal, this Thai Noodle Salad is the one! It doesn’t require any cooking (well, except for the noodles) and the Thai peanut dressing is so delicious! We love the dressing so much we use it as …
Don’t these jam filled butter cookies look positively astral? Oh my goodness, you guys! They are like little suns that will brighten up your morning (or afternoon or evening) coffee or your lunch box! And, they are as delicious as they are beautiful. We used …
Ah, Pescado’s in Goleta, we miss you. Do you have a favorite restaurant that has long been shuttered but that lives on in your heart and memories? Pescado’s is one of those places for us. They had the best shrimp quesadillas…and the best lobster and …
The end of cherry season is just around the corner here on the west coast (can you believe July is almost behind us?!). There are still many cherries to be had at our local farmer’s markets but they will begin to disappear next month. Now …
Ribs have a long and storied history in our family. Sort of a sixth sense kind of history. They weren’t a common dinner but we loved them when they were served. When we were in high school, we met our wonderful, longtime friend Garrett and …
Summer is in full swing and so is our ice cream making! Today we are sharing our Peach Balsamic Ice Cream with you. Our local farmer’s market is bursting with ripe, fresh peaches (among so many other beautiful things!) and we want to take advantage …
This Sunday, July 1st, is National Gingersnap Day! Initially we thought it an odd time of year for gingersnaps. We tend to associate ginger, and associated spices, with fall and winter. Think gingerbread men and women, good old gingerbread with a dollop of whipped cream …