I Featured Brand New La Brea Bakery Cookbook on Good Day LA

Here is something to know about! A brand new gorgeous cookbook by La Brea Bakery called From Starter To Finish: Sourdough Bread Making And Culinary Inspirations! I recently featured it live on Good Day LA and I couldn’t wait to show viewers the stunning book that is packed with mouthwatering pictures of each recipe. Look […]

Shamrock Farms Festive Holiday Sips, Dips & Desserts

Tis’ the season for festive and delicious drinks, dips and desserts using Shamrock Farms high-quality, farm fresh scrumptious varieties! Watch this segment to see several easy recipes from the helpful Shamrock Farms website that your holiday guests will love! I showed AZTV7 show host Brad Perry how to make seasonal drink and food favorites using […]

Tasty Tuesday Tip: Road Trip Food Ideas with La Brea Bakery

Today is my final Tasty Tuesday Tip with La Brea Bakery and we’re talking road trip food! Check out our creative, tasty and simple meals and munchies to take on your next road trip. With holiday travel coming up, these tasty tidbits will be a family favorite. More specific food & supply details can be […]

Tasty Tuesday Tip: Fun Family & Friends Football Food Platter with La Brea Bakery Roasted Garlic Loaf

Time for another Tasty Tuesday with managedmoms.com and La Brea Bakery and this week we use the scrumptious La Brea Bakery Roasted Garlic Loaf to make a family and friend pleasing fun fall football platter. Yes please! And a big thank you to my talented food stylist, Julie McMillian. Just wait until your guests see […]

Tasty Tuesday Tip! Girls Night In With La Brea Bakery Bread Bruschetta Wine Match

Here’s a fun idea to get through these last hot dog days of summer…plan a girls’ night in and have everyone bring their favorite bruschetta recipe matched with a Vino that compliments the dish! Yum and fun! My food stylist/gal pal, Julie McMillian and I recently did this and our recipes and corresponding wine suggestions […]

La Brea Bakery & Managedmoms Sunrise to Sunset Back To School Meal Ideas

Hard to believe that back to school season has arrived, but here in Arizona our kids are in full swing with a new school year. This means creative, oftentimes quick, and tasty meal planning for busy parents. I have teamed up with the delicious artisan La Brea Bakery bread brand to bring you four meal […]

Guest Post: UK Sunday Pot Roast & Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Having just returned from an incredible overseas trip, that included London, I was intrigued when I received this guest post recipe for a British Sunday Pot Roast. There is a link in the article for Yorkshire pudding, too. Take a look and have a cook with these traditional and yummy recipes. And stay tuned for […]

Fall Favorite Autumn Sangria & Candy Corn Crunch Recipes

It’s that time of year again to share my fan favorite Autumn Sangria and Candy Corn Crunch recipes! Cheers to the fall fruity cocktail for the adults. Plus, the Candy Corn Crunch recipe is loved by the kiddos and the big kids alike. AND this month also marks my first full year with my beloved […]

Naked Cookie Let’s You Have Your Cookie & Eat It, Too…Plus Enter To Win Case of Cookies!

Cookie monsters unite!  If you are a cookie monster, like me, who loves cookies but you don’t want the sugar and unhealthy ingredients, you can now have your cookie and eat it, too!  I was excited to try the Naked Cookie, specifically the chocolate chip flavor and this cookie did not disappoint.  It is delicious.  […]

Quick Tip: Fast & Festive Food Ideas To Bring To Thanksgiving

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in two weeks.  Time flies!  Here are a few fast and festive food ideas to bring to the holiday gathering. Salad in Seconds *Easy 30 Second Salad – I call this the easy 30 Second Salad because you can grab the ingredients at the store and toss right […]

3 Ingredient Festive Fall Cinnamon Candy Corn Peanut Tasty Treat

Because you don’t have a lot of time (who does?!) here is a managedmoms super-fast quick tip recipe.  This festive fall treat recipe only uses three ingredients, looks cool and tastes like a yummy Payday candy bar with an added twist. See my super short video below to see how to make it and creative […]

Video Recipe: Mom’s No Coffee Maker Needed Healthier Cinnamon Nutmeg Latte

Watch this super short video of my precious mom showing us how to make her healthier version of a cinnamon nutmeg latte without needing an expensive coffee maker. Sure had a blast doing this demo with her on my Your Life Arizona morning show.  Thanks Mom!  Recipe instructions are below the video.       […]

My Mom’s Healthy Cinnamon Nutmeg Latte Recipe – No Coffee Machine Required

I recently spent a glorious month with my beautiful mother in beautiful Maryland.  While there, she filled me with nutritious foods and healthy beverages.  I came home feeling great!  I embraced all that she fed me as she cooks super clean and is homeopathic.  However, the one thing that I couldn’t live without was my […]

Super Simple Cleansing Method For Fruits & Veggies

If you saw my segment today on the 3TV Your Life Arizona morning show and want the notes, here they are.  If you missed the segment, here it is…The produce rinse recipe tip comes from my mom and it works well. To clean your fruits and veggies simply combine one part of distilled white vinegar […]

My Favorite Family Passed Down Holiday Dessert Recipe

My favorite family passed down recipe is called Pumpkin Supreme.  I have renamed it Pleasing Pumpkin Supreme.  The first time I tried my sister-in-law’s festive pumpkin dessert many Christmas Eves ago, my taste buds lit up like a Christmas tree.  Different from pumpkin pie with a sweeter and more decadent twist, this stuff is deeelish!  […]