Recipes
Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
This recipe was shared by our food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok! This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to...
Nothing brings people together like good food and a good restaurant.
Appreciation for quality food and ingredients is paramount, and the hospitality is second to none. There is no excuse for making a reservation with thegoldfinchrestaurant Enjoy Lunch or Dinner in a relaxed atmosphere while finding all the Culinary...
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix… Cocktails The Irish Maid from A...
Homemade Granola Recipe
Granola! Crunchy, delicious, and now, handcrafted by you. Make it as is or add some special touches (see below for inspiration) and watch your family gobble it up. You’ll wonder why you didn’t try making this versatile treat (for breakfast over yogurt, for...
Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess!
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD When living in San Francisco, Rustic Bakery was my go-to lunch spot for one reason- this salad. Now I live on the other side of the country, so I had to figure out a way to recreate my favorite salad, and it’s pretty spot on! I love making hearty...
Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1 medium...
Hannukah Latkes!
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won’t be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...
Christmas Fudge!
CHRISTMAS FUDGE THAT CAN’T BE BEAT! Ingredients: 1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine 5 oz evaporated milk can 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces Festive sprinkles, peppermint or walnuts to sprinkle on top...
3 Healthy Holiday Season Eating Tips to Try!
In a season where we are making magic, hosting, decorating and organizing, we can’t forget to take care of ourselves, moms. That means feeding ourselves as well as we do our families. Food, after all, is fuel for this busy holiday season. We asked The Local Moms...
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!
This recipe for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce was shared by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a Nashville-based Mom of two, former Bachelorette and media personality. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of fresh cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 tsp...
Looking for Delicious Treats for Holiday Parties?
Celebrations are happening all the time and for different reasons, and whether that’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, upcoming holiday party, etc., one thing that they all have in common is that they aren’t complete without the presence of dessert! ...
Everyday Apple Tart!
Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!). INSTRUCTIONS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup blanched...
Apple Cider Margarita!
Leigh Hansen & Alston Calabrese of Habitual Hostess It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
Rose Popsicles or Make it your own way
INGREDIENTS 2 cups Rosé wine 1.5 cups frozen strawberries 1.5 cups ice cubes 2 tablespoons simple syrup, or honey equipment 8-10 popsicle molds funnel INSTRUCTIONS Mix together all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Use a funnel to pour the cool mixture into...
Watermelon Jello Shots
Ingredients FOR JELLO SHOTS IN A WATERMELON RIND 6 pound watermelon halved with fruit removed (leave about 1/4-inch of fruit in the shell) 3 3-ounce boxes watermelon flavored gelatin 6 envelopes unflavored gelatin 3 cups boiling water 3 cups cold vodka FOR JELLO SHOTS...
Sherbet Mimosa Recipe
RECIPE Sherbet Mimosas Author: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie Prep: 5 minutes Total: 5 minutes This is one of the BEST MIMOSA RECIPES for any brunch. It would even make a great dessert cocktail. Sherbet Mimosas are a fun and creative way to dress up any mimosa...
Laura’s Lean: Mom’s Little Secret
Photo Credits: Elizabeth Lim of Beach Cities Moms Before we were moms, we didn’t realize one of the hardest parts of motherhood would be coming up with what to make for dinner Every. Single. Night. Pre-kids, cooking was a hobby, something we enjoyed doing as a break...
Berry Caprese Salad!
Summer is synonymous with salad, and now salad is synonymous with Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Local Moms Network Food Contributor. Her “Hungry Lady Salad” series is turning even salad skeptics into believers, and this Berry Caprese Salad is her latest...
Simply Sweet Cakes specializes in Custom Cakes
Simply Sweet Cakes specializes in custom cakes for all your needs from birthday cakes to weddings cakes. We also offer a variety of 24 different flavor cupcakes to choose from that are available daily. Simply Sweet Cakes in Santa Ana has...