Author: Alexis Murphy

Easy Valentines from the grocery store!

Typically Valentine's Day is all about flowers and candy to express our love. Often times life gets in the way and the last minute scramble

by Alexis Murphy
on February 10, 2019

Peas and carrots aren’t so scary when teamed with spooky pasta

When I was a kid, cooked peas and carrots were the veggie combo that scared me to death. I couldn't stand them, and thought they were

by Alexis Murphy
on October 26, 2018

Get boo-tiful with a DYI Halloween face mask

For Halloween, we usually think about the mask that comes with your costume, but this year I am all about the beauty of the mask! Something that

by Alexis Murphy
on October 12, 2018

Blessed be the fruit – “Handmaid’s Tale” Emmy snack

The Handmaid's Tale is nominated for 20 Emmy Awards this year. It is cause for celebration or as they would say in Gilead, "Praise Be!" It

by Alexis Murphy
on September 16, 2018

Celebrate the 4th of July with Aunt Nita’s Dilly Crackers

My Great Aunt Nita's Dilly Crackers are a legend and a must have for the 4th of July! It's a traditional snack that no one can resist and

by Alexis Murphy
on July 3, 2018

Playful patterned platter of hot dogs – Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day snuck up on me this year and instead of stressing over what to serve, I'm opting to keep it simple and traditional, with

by Alexis Murphy
on May 27, 2018

Festive ways to use chocolate rabbits for Easter

It all started during Easter years ago. My kids received so many adorable chocolate bunnies that I thought there has to be something more to do

by Alexis Murphy
on March 30, 2018

Bring on the green and make cream o’ spinach soup for St. Patrick’s Day

When you have the last name Murphy, March is a time of luck and leprechauns, celebrations and of course, clovers. Everything seems more glorious and green,

by Alexis Murphy
on March 16, 2018

Lady Bird Ding Dongs, our tribute to Sacramento

The Golden Globe nominated film, Lady Bird, is lovely, quirky and sentimental. It is about a young girl's love/hate relationship with her hometown of Sacramento. As

by Alexis Murphy
on January 7, 2018

Merry Christmas cheese tree to wow your guests

Cheese platters are a crowd pleaser. Cheese platters are easy. Cheese platters are delicious. Cheese platters should never be boring! I keep lots of cheese on hand during

by Alexis Murphy
on December 24, 2017