California Avocado Cupcakes w/ Key-Lime Buttercream

Fun ..............can you tell? That's what we've been having here at The Café for the last four months as we've been creating, cooking and photo shooting for The California Avocado Commission ............

Spinach, Mango & Avocado Salad w/ Applewood Bacon, Toasted Pecans & Balsamic-Champagne Vinaigrette

Did you ever have something wonderful come out of ............. nothing? That's the story of this salad which has, in a very short, time become a favorite here at The Café. We were on the way home from church on Sunday and I was thinking about what to fix for lunch.We were both hungry and I knew it had to be something that would come together quickly.
We're trying to eat a little lighter and leaner these days, with swimsuit weather soon to be arriving  ...........hmmm, something lean, light and quick. I just couldn't think of anything that would fill the bill.  By the time we arrived back home .............

Best Ever!!! Marinara Sauce

My husband, Scott and I often look at each other and say "How in the world did two schnooks, like us, end up with such wonderful kids?" I love my kids for a zillion reasons, they're sweet, kind, fun, funny and always have a word of encouragement to offer. I can also count on the fact that they'll ALWAYS .............

Buttermilk Honey 5-Minute Dinner Rolls

It's always been a mystery to me.... a conundrum.... and I wondered about this, yet again, as I gazed at the freshly vacuumed carpet. "Why is it...", finally asking my husband, "... that when you vacuum, the carpets look beautiful and when I use the same vacuum, they don't look nearly as good?" He answered quickly and very matter of fact; ...................

California Fig & Pistachio Crisps

Have you had those fabulous seeded crackers from the gourmet markets? They're loaded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Thin and super crisp, they make a delicious nibble on their own and are also quite sensational with soft and hard cheeses, hummus and spreads of all varieties. However....they're EXTREMELY ................