As this is our first recipe in a couple of months, I decided to reformat our new videos, starting with this one. From now on the videos will include a little bit more of us cooking, drinking wine, and any mishaps we have along the way… This video has one so look out for it! …
When I was growing up my favorite color was red. I’d choose to be the red player in any game, and I was obsessed with the RED SHOE in one of my favorite childhood games. Anytime my best friend and I would pick wedding colors while playing I always chose red, and she was always my …
We get a few sunny days in the 80s and I’m officially in the mood for summer! My husband and I also recently moved into a new place, so all I want to do is entertain and hang out in our backyard. In the spirit of summer I am sharing a few of my favorite beauty, style, …
This fresh fruit tart is a SHOW STOPPER, perfect for any summer party! Choose red and blue fruit like I did and your tart will have an Americana feel perfect for upcoming Independence Day celebrations. With a thick sugar cookie crust this tart is easy to pick up and eat with your hands, but just …
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Since my husband and I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area 2 years ago I have been talking about how great this burger joint called Calibur is. After 2 years we FINALLY made it over there to grab lunch! Disclaimer: This is not your run of the mill burger joint! They make their burgers with …
Each time we make a recipe from the book I am always assuming something will taste like some other dish we’ve had, but no matter how simple the ingredients they always taste unique and different. This recipe took a while to make because you have to let the sauce simmer for a few hours, but …
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BASIC is a term that is thrown around quite often, and it usually has negative connotations. To be honest with you I am basic, and I’m totally okay with it. If this is your first time to my blog, welcome! My name is Basic… no, no, just kidding. Haha! I feel most comfortable in …
Sometimes it’s just nice to go home and take a long drive on some back roads. I was raised in a builder basic house in a suburban neighborhood, but my hometown is surrounded by farm land and vast fields of agriculture. The country has always been my happy place. A place where I can clear …
