This year the Summer Solstice will be on the evening of Tuesday, June 20th here on the Pacific Coast of the Northern Hemisphere. That means the arrival of warmer days for us to stay out late soaking up the sun and enjoying the summer season. The summer solstice actually marks the longest day of the…
Happy Father’s Day! It’s a day to celebrate all of the phenomenal….Dad’s we love. What can you give the man in your life that kissed away all your booboos and loves you through all of our phases? Today I have a pie that Dad will love. It’s rich and creamy, layered with cookies, brownies, and…
Summer is here and we are just a few weeks away from the Summer Solstice, so this is a good time to collect those refreshing recipes that make good summer meals. When it comes to the summer, limes are one of those ingredients that are in demand and I think this recipe is an awesome…
As we stroll into June we can reflect on the many turns that the sixth month of the year represent. According to the Roman calendar, June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the goddess of marriage. Perhaps that is why so many young brides crave a June wedding, aside from the very pleasant weather that…
It’s the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. It is a month-long period when self-restraint and self-reflection is practiced and Muslims fast with no food or drink from sunrise to sunset. For Muslims, fasting is seen as a way to cleanse the soul and have empathy for those in the world who…
How was your Mother’s Day? I hope everyone felt cherished and enjoyed spending time with their nearest and dearest. I wanted to share my Mother’s Day brunch with you. This is something that can be made for any Sunday brunch and it will charm your guests. There is no time of the day when pancakes…
I noticed last Wednesday that florists had already set out their surge of flowers around SoCal (I was doing quite a bit of driving last week). I thought it was a bit early, since the flowers would not remain fresh up to Sunday, however people have their reasons for starting celebrations early. Then, it occurred…
Cinco de Mayo is going to be a big one this year in the United States, as it falls on a Friday, and on the cusp of the weekend many more people will be willing to go out and celebrate with parties and drinking at bars. Celebrated more largely in the United States, it’s a…