Photo by: David Beeler If this Avocado Lunch looks like the simplest lunch ever…you’re right. It is. And it’s delicious!! A fresh, ripe, creamy avocado in its purest forms beats the most elaborate lunch for me. And the Read More »
Photo by: David Beeler Chef Bobby Flay is (in my book) the Absolute Grill Master and what better way to do some grilling than to try out some of his scrumptious dishes? It was his creative mind that came Read More »
With temperatures on the rise and the 4th of July around the corner, these Red White and Blue Popsicles are a the perfect treat. Oh, how I wish I had come up with this idea. And even though it Read More »
Popsicle Season has arrived! Our first popsicles this season are kid-made and kid-approved: Blackberry Lemon Popsicles. They are delicious, fresh and natural. The kids loved making them, they loved eating them and though I enjoyed them too, the best Read More »
This is what I call the Spring Sandwich among cheese sandwiches. Now, when I think of spring sandwiches, I always remember the sandwiches my mom used to make around Easter (but really, all through spring). They always had alfalfa Read More »






My name is Marieke. I live in Los Angeles with my 5 boys: my husband, 2 toddler boys and 2 Australian Shepherds. The cat feels she’s the Queen, but she’s got delusions of grandeur. The kitchen is my haven and the occasional glass of “Mommy Juice” keeps me sane in the midst of all the testosterone around here.