For my next JDV post, I wanted to give you a recipe for another awesome location – the Pacific Edge Hotel. This hotel, located in Laguna Beach, California, is a family fun zone located right on the beach. The rooms …

I love dill you guys. I love dill, I love pickles, I love sour. LOVE IT. Corelyn did not like dill, which was a bummer, and I MIGHT have gone a little overboard making this dilly potato salad for a …

We’ve all been there. You’re halfway through a recipe and realize it calls for something you don’t keep on hand – like buttermilk. Who has that lying around? Or maybe it includes something you don’t enjoy, but you need a …

Hello Folks! This time around I wanted to try a fun seafood oriented dish. I thought about it for a little while and realized that I hadn’t eaten mussels in quite some time and wanted to see what could be …

My mom recently sent me a care package stuffed with goodies. I have to say the girl scout cookies were what instantly captured my attention, but since that craving has now been satisfied, I have delved into the cookbook Mom …

Look at those gorgeous potatoes! In honor of our nation’s birth aka the Fourth of July, my LA friends and I celebrated with a BBQ. I was tasked with potato salad. My first stop was the Hollywood Farmer’s Market! There …

Hello Everybody, Today we are going to delve into the world of chicken! Specifically we are going to talk about Beer Can Chicken. Now for many this isn’t a new thing. But in case you have never heard of this …

When Melissa and I decided to can, we were ready. We read a million books, we had a canning set from Ms. Sierra, and we had a giant pot from Corelyn and I when we decided to brine a turkey. …

CF: Curried Golden Beet Soup from Garlic, My Soul on Vimeo.