Moss Landing is a great place to visit for a mellow walk while taking in some coastal scenery. Its easy to access if you live in or are are staying in the Bay Area, Santa Cruz or Monterey. We love to visit for some kayaking, but walking is a great alternative. There are plenty of…
Halibut Taco Party
This is one of my all time favorite recipes. I’m not sure of the original source, but it has evolved so much over the last fifteen years I have been making it to be both tastier and healthier. The secret to this one is definitely in the sauce. While I would not call it a…
Point Lobos State Park Hike – Carmel, California
This is a perfect place for a little family adventure with plenty of trails and spots to admire the rocky coastal landscape. Expansive views of the Monterey Bay and Pacific are so delightful, you might even forget you are out for exercise. Most of the trails are what I would consider “easy” with a few…
Spicy Shrimp
This recipe is always a hit as a party appetizer but also makes a great main course. The key to maximizing your enjoyment of this dish is to have a supply of warm bread nearby to dip in and soak up the delicious broth. If you are serving as a main course, make sure to…
Mushroom Spinach Skillet
This recipe has recently become a go-to, perfect for the weeknight rotation. It’s packed with nutrients and provides a great base to easily add pasta, protein or both. I love that this recipe is super flexible…if you don’t have enough of one ingredient, but a little too much of another it all works out and…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Persimmons
This makes an easy, and super flavorful seasonal side dish to go with just about anything…even Thanksgiving dinner. We like it best with a mildly seasoned salmon or roast chicken. Ingredients 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, washed and halved2 firm fuyu persimmons, peeled and diced1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries 1/8 cup pine nuts1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp…
Autumn Power Bowl
I love to have build a foundational meal of seasonal produce and robust, hearty ingredients. It then makes it so easy to keep the base ingredients on hand and customize depending on what we are craving or what additional ingredients we have around. This recipe serves 3-4 as a lunch or side. Ingredients 2 fuyu…
Laughton Glacier Hike – Skagway, Alaska
This is truly a hike of a lifetime and one that definitely requires some planning ahead. The trail head is only accessible by helicopter (charter with TEMSCO Helicopters) or train (with White Pass). Both are centrally located in downtown Skagway. For this out and back hike to Laughton Glacier, you will want to make sure…
Beach Vibes
Whether you are gearing up for a day at the beach, or just want to feel like you are, this combines all the best things from the coast. Who doesn’t love palm trees, ocean waves, sand and beautiful blue? This design is coming soon to a white tee and sticker near you. In the meantime,…
Niçoise-inspired Salad
I had my first ever Niçoise salad while eating outdoors in Aix-en-Provence, France. The setting was magical and the salad was one of the best I ever tasted. I was living in Florence at the time, and my parents came to visit and we set out on a road trip through Northern Italy, Switzerland and…