June Magic of the Month – Seven BBQ Rubs

June’s Magic of the Month is just in time for summer.  As we entertain our family and friends, grilling is often the top choice for cooking.  And nothing kicks up the flavor like a rub!  A rub is an easy way to add incredible taste by simply mixing a variety of seasonings and spices and […]

The Happiest Place on Earth

One of our all-time favorite places to visit is Disney.  We aren’t picky – we’ll go to Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California. I lived in California as a little girl so going to Disneyland is one of my most treasured childhood memories.  When I grew up and started a family of my […]

May Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Pies

May’s Magic of the Month is a celebration of wonderful fruit pies that remind us of the long, summer days ahead. Mama Bear was well known for her delicious, made-from-scratch pies.  In her restaurants, bakeries and catering, pies were always among the top requests.  Notice some of the pies have her signature pie crust bear […]

April Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Salads

April’s “Magic of the Month” features Seven Summer Salads.  It’s not too early to start thinking about summer entertaining.  Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived we are all anxious to spend time outdoors. 1. Blueberry Bibb Salad On a stack of  bibb lettuce leaves, sprinkle with fresh blueberries and walnuts.  Drizzle the plate with […]