Photo by: David Beeler Yep, this chicken in basil cream sauce tastes just as good as it looks. It is absolutely delicious (AND easy to make!!). The crispiness of the chicken, the creaminess of the sauce and the Read More »
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Photo by: David Beeler Tapenade originates in the Provence, where it started as a paste made of capers, anchovies, and garlic – ingredients readily available in the South of France. It became popular very quickly and was adapted Read More »
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It is October and for most of us summer is over. (Unless you live in Southern California, where earlier in the week it was still in the triple digits and where one Mommy is now super excited with the Read More »
Photo by: David Beeler Pizza is a hot-ticket item at our house. And while the boys’ favorite is the traditional pepperoni pizza, David and I prefer the more “adult” version of (what I think would be) one of Read More »
Photo by: David Beeler My friend Clarissa is graced with the green thumbs I never got. I guess she was at the front of the line when they were handed out and I was not. When she passes 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.