Finally Friday
The last couple of weeks have been rough. I was going to share joyous (and so delicious) details about my first wine tasting trip to…
Pretty Pictures of Avila Beach, California
I wanted to wrap up coverage of our latest trip to Avila Beach, California with some lovely photos of the sand, the pier, and the…
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Testing a Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe
I’ve always wanted to try a chocolate pound cake recipe because a) chocolate and b) it’s delicious when it is simple or has loads of…
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Our Favorite Avila Beach Cafe: Joe Mommas Coffee
We loved Joe Mommas Coffee when we last visited Avila Beach, so when we found out that the cafe had moved onto the rooftop deck…
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A Return to the Inn at Avila Beach
We loved stumbling upon the Inn at Avila Beach back in 2015. We had been looking for a hotel with fantastic ocean views that allowed…
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Simple Honey Cake Recipe
This week, I decided to try my hand at a simple honey cake recipe. Honey cake (or “butter cake” as it is sometimes known) has…
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Hiking Pirates Cove Beach Trail in Avila Beach
Avila Beach is hiding a gorgeous, moderately challenging hike that winds through wildflowers and runs along the ocean. It runs through a stunning sea cave…
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Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Andy’s easy meatloaf recipe is the perfect answer to lunch menu woes when the rain comes in and the temperatures drop here in Los Angeles.…
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Looking for a Tempting Happy Hour in Avila Beach?
We recently returned to Avila Beach, California, for a quick getaway for my birthday. We were there once before in 2015 and remembered the picturesque…
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Homemade Pita Bread Recipe (Oven and Pizza Oven)
There are few breads we love more than homemade pita bread, and when Hasiba, an LA treasure, released a homemade pita bread recipe to make…
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Growing Broccoli in Containers
Encouraged by my success with growing sugar snap peas and tomatoes in our outdoor raised bed garden, I set my goals for growing broccoli in…
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