Recipes

  Trigger warning By now everyone is familiar with the language of “triggering.” It has, unfortunately, been hijacked in the service of calling someone who feels “triggered” as if that is a bad thing. Knowing our triggers, knowing ourselves, is a good thing. However, more tools to think about it, with nuance and language does a lot of good in relationships. Partners trigger each other every day. When you hear a defensive tone, you are triggered, when you speak with one, you are triggered. Let’s look at a hypothetical: “Honey, I thought you were going to put out the recycling...

This creamy, homemade tomato soup recipe is topped with fresh basil and homemade croutons. And it all comes together in less than 35 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights and quick weekend dinners. You will never want canned store-bought tomato soup again! If you love easy soup recipes, then you’ve got to try my White Chicken Chili and my Lasagna Soup!

A slew of new restaurants have recently opened, or are in the process of opening, in Sonoma County. We’re looking forward to trying them all. Here are three we recommend checking out right now. Click through the above gallery for dishes to order. Warike Restobar, Santa Rosa Peruvian cuisine is having a moment in Sonoma County. Luigi Dagnino, owner of Ayawaska in Petaluma, has opened a sister restaurant, Warike Restobar, at the former Stout Brothers location on Fourth Street just west of Courthouse Square. A full bar with pisco sours and other pisco cocktails, plus excellent ceviche, tequeños de cangrejo...

Freezer meals for two are perfect for newlyweds, empty-nesters, and everyone in between. It is a great way to save money and time with perfectly-portioned meals. These recipes also are great for quick breakfasts, lunches, and dinners when everyone needs to eat at different times! Taking time to cook every single day requires a ton of time especially when you are only cooking for two people but when you have a freezer stashed with perfectly-portioned food, mealtimes are a breeze! It makes all the difference and it saves you money in the long run. No more wasting food when you...

Located in Midway, Utah, this affordable Swiss-themed lodge offers families room to spread out and play in style.I’m always looking for ways to make travel easier on families. On my ski adventures, I’m looking for value as well as luxury. It's easy to plan a trip with unlimited budgets, the work comes in when you are trying to balance fun while not tapping into the college fund. The Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah offers families a terrific and well-priced option as a home base for winter or summer family vacations. Relate: Visit Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Venues Zermatt Family...