We have been trying to find a perfect pumpkin cookie recipe for about four autumns now and most recipes have sort of failed. Because pumpkin is such a wet ingredient, it is difficult to incorporate it into cookie dough without ruining the texture and turning the cookies into little cakes (which still can taste good,…

As we have mentioned before, guacamole is definitely one of our favorite foods to make at home. It’s WAY better than most kinds that you can buy at the store. While we will never get tired of plain old guacamole, it’s also fun to try a new version. We love corn when it’s in season,…

Is it just us, or are most store-bought granola bars not that good? Some are waaaay too sweet, and there are others that taste like you are eating a bar of oats and nuts only (well, you kind of are). Most of them have some serious texture problems too. Super crunchy, or fall-apart soft. Yuck….

Gorgeous view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach! We recently returned from an absolutely wonderful trip to San Francisco and the surrounding region. The weather was perfect the entire time: cloudless skies and mid 70s each day! We packed in as many things as possible during the trip, since we likely won’t be…

Do you like crunchy-shell tacos or soft tortilla tacos? Our family’s standard tacos usually involve crunchy shells, spicy beef, refried beans, cheese, and lettuce. They are tasty, but sometimes Leah and I like to mix things up a bit and branch out! This past Saturday we were in the mood for something light, fresh, and…