Foodie

It's Fall and what does that mean?  Cooler weather (finally!), wearing flannel shirts, drinking hot coffee and PUMPKIN BEER! :)  There are so many pumpkin beers out there so I decided to put a few to the test.  Find out what...

If your kids are similar to mine, their two favorite types of chicken are either the dinosaur chicken nuggets that you buy in the frozen section at your favorite grocery store, or Chick-fil-A nuggets. I have tried offering several...

There are a number of markers by which I judge restaurants. They all stem from one question, “How kid-friendly is the restaurant?” It’s rare that a restaurant meets every mark, but in my opinion, for families with kids two...

Whether you are looking for your next date night or a sweet spot for your next family celebration, we are so glad that Phoenix has so many amazing places to eat that are local to the valley. The only...

We think Lucia is just a doll and the story of how Luci's Healthy Marketplace all started is fantastic.  You'll have to find her to ask her about it someday.  What I will tell you is that Luci's makes...

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching.  Perfect time for us mamas get out and enjoy some amazing eats that we didn’t have to prepare, or clean up after. Let’s take that hair down, slap some makeup on, and dust off...

It’s finally here!  Two Fabulous Days filled with Craft Beer, Wine, Craft Cocktails and Live Music along the Scottsdale Waterfront.  The CrushBrew Festival brings the craft beverage experience together at one event Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th. Your...

Remember those days when you could watch a football game in its entirety? Nobody was constantly declaring “I’m hungry!” as if you were the keeper of all the food in the house and there wasn’t a perpetual pile of...

I'm not a dieter and I'm not really into resolutions. I just don't feel like I can ever make either work for me.   So, here are a couple of my tips, that I try to practice, for eating better all...

You're gonna need a bigger plate.   And an excuse to eat waffles?  Next week is Shark Week and what better way to celebrate than making these super simple Shark Week Waffles. You will need: Waffles (1 and a quarter per serving) ...

Valentine's Day is approaching and we are neck-deep in the candy-laden holidays that began way back on Halloween. While your kids might have visions of chalky conversation hearts dancing in their heads, I want to chat about a sweet...

Ah yes, eggs benedict, one of my favorite breakfast and brunch items that will typically consist of runny eggs smothered with a not so healthy sauce on top of some delicious and often times creative vessel.  In honor of...

Have you heard of fermented foods and wondered - - A) What the heck are fermented foods? B) Where can I find fermented foods? C) Will my family even eat fermented foods? Good.  You are normal.  I wondered all of those...

We are loving the holidays over at SEE Salt tv. This season we are especially drawn to anything that is delicious and simple. I adore this WAY TOO SIMPLE recipe and am so thankful to my sweet Swedish friend...

"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods" -James Beard I usually stray away from eating too much bread but during pregnancy I'll give myself a pass, especially when it's come to fresh loaf of Noble Bread.  You'll...

At a recent North Phoenix Moms Blog happy hour, we gathered together to celebrate motherhood and the blog.  While we were there I noticed nearly every mama ordered a different happy hour drink. The drink orders sparked a lively icebreaker discussion:...

With cold (ish) weather upon us, my taste bud all of a sudden go from wanting all the lightly dressed vegetables to all the warm comforting soups and stews. Chili is a staple in my household when the weather...

It's National Lemonade Day! & of the thousands of sips of lemonade that have been had since I've moved to Phoenix, no other compares to the lemonade found at . . . drumroll please . . . Middle Eastern Bakery Start sipping and you...

I finally turned 21 last month. Something I have been looking forward to my whole entire life. Not just because I can finally accept a glass of wine when offered at a party. But I am finally fully considered...

Looking for a date night spot? We are so lucky to have some amazing choices in Phoenix, and Sam Fox knows his stuff. You'll get more than good eats when you visit a Fox restaurant, you'll get a full...

Let's talk about pasta, it's comfort food at its best.  Every person has a preference for how they prefer their bowl of noodles.  Some love those long strands of fresh noodles soaked in homemade tomato sauce topped with giant...

Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...

My baby just started preschool (insert tearful emoji here).  He is nearly three and we have been fortune enough to be able to have him home with my husband, me, or an entrusted nanny for all of his life....

One of the first big milestones in a baby's life is getting to try real food.  As a parent, there are a few options to consider with baby food, with the main one being:  Do you buy or make...

And just like that, it's fall. And while some are counting down the days until Christmas, I'm over here anxiously awaiting Halloween. I love Halloween. Not so much the blood, guts, and gore, but more the super cute kids...