
Sorry that swimming post was depressing.

Since Melissa was visiting California for her birthday, I HAD to figure out the perfect birthday cake to make for her.

My first two years of high school were in Arizona.

Absolutely the best; all fresh squeezed juices, good tequila and orange liqueur make this my favorite margarita of all!

It's Margarita Week! So I made some Muddy Buddies, naturally.

Have you noticed how trendy sweet potatoes are these days? I’ve always loved sweet potatoes — particularly when mashed and topped with gooey marshmallows — but they used to be a fall-only kind of vegetable, and now they’re year-round, while white potatoes.