Author: Alexis Murphy

Five fun things to do with gumdrops – even on a busy December weekend

Gumdrops just make me happy. They are bright, colorful and festive any time of year.They are also one of the most versatile of all the goodies

by Alexis Murphy
on December 17, 2017

Snacks to eat while watching the Academy Awards on TV this Sunday

Editor’s note: We’ve come to count on Menlo Park resident Alexis Murphy for showing us how to make celebrations and holidays special. Here she takes

by Alexis Murphy
on February 24, 2017

Super Bowl hot dogs make perfect game day snack when filled with super food

An event as epic as the Super Bowl needs Super Food. This year we are keeping it simple and vibrant by kicking things off with "super

by Alexis Murphy
on February 4, 2017

You’ll go nuts for these Christmas crackers

It's not Christmas until my great aunt Nita sends us a batch of her infamous "Dilly Crackers." Totally delicious, totally addictive. This year I whipped up a

by Alexis Murphy
on December 18, 2016

Shaking up Cinco de Mayo with two fun desserts

We are shaking up Cinco de Mayo with festive fiesta Maraca-ron and and baking up pretty Piñata Cupcakes that I know will be a big hit! Store bought

by Alexis Murphy
on May 2, 2016

March Madness Easter Baskets are fun mash up

March Madness is in full swing and Easter is this Sunday, what better way to combine the two than with Easter Basket-ball! This simple, silly

by Alexis Murphy
on March 22, 2016

Get ready for the Academy Awards with these creative ideas from Alexis Murphy

Editor's note: We've come to count on Menlo Park resident Alexis Murphy for showing us how to make celebrations and holidays special. Here she takes on

by Alexis Murphy
on February 25, 2016

Make it a totally San Francisco Super Bowl!

Are you ready for some football? It's time to celebrate the Super Bowl in true San Francisco style. We will be kicking back on Sunday, watching

by Alexis Murphy
on February 6, 2016

Delicious citrus tacolicious recipe to start the new year

This recipe is not just gorgeously full of delicious citrus, it's actually tacolicious. The iconic Bay Area restaurant, that never takes itself too seriously, where tacos are

by Alexis Murphy
on January 10, 2016