Ericka @Chef PickyKid and MeMy family and I relocated to Phoenix, AZ several years ago. The weather is beautiful 9 months out of the year! But, the other three months…well….it’s hot. Really hot. I mean, really, really hot. We’ve adjusted …
Thirsty Thursday-Grapefruit Basil Cocktail
This is an easy to make cocktail that has a lot of flavor. If you’re not a big fan of grapefruit, don’t be scared away by this recipe. Grapefruit isn’t my favorite fruit but the …
Health and Fitness: Why you Should Quit Drinking Soda Today
This article states information from a book review and one authors experiences following the advice to cut soda from her diet. Opinions and views expressed are not necessarily those of Daily Dish Magazine and it’s …
Easy Peasy Pasta Salad
This pasta salad recipe has been a staple in my house for years…it’s a great summertime, BBQ, feed a bunch of people kind of recipe. What I love most about this pasta salad is its …
Health and Fitness: Master Your Metabolism
Several months ago, a friend suggested that I read the book “Master Your Metabolism” by Jillian Michaels; she had just finished reading the book and said it inspired her to make significant changes in her …
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Everyone loves slow cooker recipes…what’s not to love? Nothing is better than throwing a few items into a crock pot in the morning before you go to work, and knowing that you will have an …
Thirsty Thursday: The Phoenix
This Week’s Thirsty Thursday cocktail is a whiskey based drink. I’m always a fan of a good bourbon. One of my favorite local restaurants in Phoenix, The Gladly, has an amazing bourbon list on their …
Thirsty Thursday: Guava Gimlet Cocktail
Last year I traveled to San Antonio, TX for work and happened upon a great restaurant called Whiskey Cake. Whiskey Cake serves “farm to kitchen” dishes and cocktails and all recipes from the kitchen to …
Wine on Wednesday: Chloe Chardonnay
It’s been awhile since we’ve celebrated Wine on Wednesday, but I have a great new wine that I can’t wait to tell you about! I was in my local Total Wine and saw a wine …
What’s the Deal with Essential Oils: Part II
In yesterday’s article ‘What’s the Deal with Essential Oils’ I shared my experiences with using essential oils and introduced you to my friend Alyssa, who also happens to be an expert on the benefits …
What’s the Deal with Essential Oils?
Have you noticed an increase in recent years for people using Essential Oils. What’s all this oily business about? While essential oils have not been approved by the FDA, there has been research on …
Healthy Alternatives to Soda
In last week’s article about Why I Quit Drinking Soda, I talked about some of the health issues associated with drinking soda and shared why I decided to cut back. Since I’ve been drinking soda …
Thirsty Thursday: Lightened up Cocktail-Blueberry Fizz
Many of us (myself included) are watching what we eat and drink and trying to maintain healthy eating habits. But every now and then, it’s nice to have a cocktail after a long week, or …
Why I Quit Drinking Soda
I have been a soda drinker for as long as I can remember. I never liked coffee much, so for me, soda was like my morning cup of Java; I drank it every morning to …
Couch to 5K Chronicles-Choosing the Right Gear
When I began the Couch to 5k program, I went running in old sweats and t-shirts, and my worn out athletic shoes. I figured, it’s just running so it doesn’t really matter what I’m wearing …
Restaurant Review: Barrio Cafe
I’ve been living in Arizona for almost five years, and in that time I’ve created a long list of restaurants to try. Unfortunately, I haven’t even made a dent in my list because there are …
Wine on Wednesday: Wine Cocktails #winewednesday
There are lots of great wines out there to try and in our Wine on Wednesday series we’ve discussed a lot of them. But wine can also be a great base for cocktails too! Our …
Food Network Premiers: Food Court Wars
I’m not a big reality TV fan, in fact, I can honestly say that I’ve never seen an episode of American Idol, America’s Got Talent, or any of the other reality shows currently on air. …
Couch to 5K Chronicles: Setbacks Suck!
Setbacks Suck. I had just finished running my first 5K after completing the Couch to 5K plan. I was feeling good. Feeling motivated. Ready to train for a 1/2 marathon. Then December 13th, 2013 …