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Copycat Mendocino Farms Thai Mango Salad

You can make a copycat version of the famous Mendocino Farms Thai Mango Salad at home by combining crisp greens, fresh tropical fruit, and a creamy Thai almond dressing. Ingredients The Salad Base: 4 cups chopped napa cabbage 4 cups chopped dino kale (or shredded romaine... Read More.

Taylor’s Date Bark

Murphy & Jodi's daughter Taylor made "Date Bark" for Jodi for Mother's Day. A sweet but healthier bark treat. The 3 Ingredients: Dates, organic peanut butter, dark chocolate melting pieces. Here's her method: Open dates to get the pit out.  Pull away and discard the top part as... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2026

Summer Dirt Cake 1 Large pkg of Oreo cookies, crushed (I used a food processor) Gummy worms brand new flower pot brand new spade (for serving!) Blend the following ingredients together: 1/2 stick of butter 8 oz. of softened cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 3 1/2 cups milk 3 small pkg. instant vanilla... Read More.

Jodi’s Homemade Lemonade

It would be SO easy to just do a lemonade powder mix and let my kid sell that at her lemonade stand.  But, I COULD NOT.  Not with THIS awesome & easy recipe in my family!  And now, my kitchen smells like LEMONS.  And... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2025

Summer Dirt Cake 1 Large pkg of Oreo cookies, crushed (I used a food processor) Gummy worms brand new flower pot brand new spade (for serving!) Blend the following ingredients together: 1/2 stick of butter 8 oz. of softened cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 3 1/2 cups milk 3 small pkg. instant vanilla... Read More.

Snacky Daddy Gifts for Father’s Day 2025

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -Jodi No-Bake Energy Bites Jodi made these to help during her “snacking hour” at 3 pm and the kids and Murphy love... Read More.

We Love Breakfast

Easy Breakfast Quiche Murphy calls it Breakfast Pie - but whatever.  Here is what I do sometimes on weekend mornings: 1 refrigerated pie crust 1 pie plate 5-6 eggs A handful of shredded cheese (your choice - i use sharp cheddar) A handful of fresh... Read More.

Air Fryer Steak

4 sirloin steaks 4-6 oz each 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Rub oil, salt, and pepper on the steaks. Air fry the steaks for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the steaks rest for... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2024

Jodi's Homemade Lemonade 4-6 lemons, juiced water 1 cup sugar Make simple syrup with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (put in pot on stove on medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves).  Pour that into pitcher, then pour lemon juice (some pulp is good!), then fill... Read More.

Snacky Daddy Gifts for Father’s Day 2024

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -Jodi Jodi’s Mix with a Twist 1 can of cocktail peanuts 1 big bag of plain DARK CHOCOLATE M&M’s 1 big... Read More.
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