Smoothie with Red Grapes and Chia Smoothies are made just about every morning in my house. They are a delicious and convenient way to kickstart our day. My kids and I like using a variety of seasonal fruit, so I regularly try out new combinations. The Red Grape and Chia Smoothie is a nutritious […]
Stonefire Grill – Lakewood, California
There is a brand new Stonefire Grill in Lakewood! I have eaten at their Irvine and Fountain Valley locations and was more than happy to enjoy a meal at this new one. The building was formerly a bank. The outside has a retro feel. The inside is clean and modern. They really did a fantastic […]
OC Brew Ha Ha – Oak Canyon – Silverado, California
For years I have driven by the OC Brew Ha Ha Festival that’s held at Oak Canyon near Irvine Lake. I thought it sounded fun, but never got around to planning ahead and getting a ticket. This year, I finally went and I had a great time! There were over 100 breweries offering approximately 350 different […]
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are a wonderful and nutritious comfort food. I’m not a fan of sugary sweet potato dishes made with marshmallows, but I do love them as a savory dish. It only takes a moment to prep the sweet potatoes and get them in the crock pot, so it can […]
Urban Produce Indoor Organic Farm – Irvine, California
Indoor Microgreen Farm Have you ever been to an indoor farm? Urban Produce has developed a new way of growing food. Their patented High Density Vertical Growing System allows them to grow the equivalent of 16 acres of produce using just 1/8 of an acre of indoor space. Urban Produce grows USDA Certified Organic Microgreens that are […]