Carmel Café Spring Sampling

by Denise // 27 March, 2013 // Comments off

Last Tuesday, Carmel Café introduced its new seasonal flavors just in time for spring and I was invited to the special sneak preview spring sampling. The Spring Pea Bruschetta encapsulated spring with its presentation. The spring pea and mint combination... Continue reading →

Babes and Blossoms

by Denise // 26 April, 2012 // Comments off

While the weather is pleasant, Little Lion Man and I have been partaking in the preschool-appropriate fun at our neighborhood shopping center. With camera in tow, I try my best to snap photos of a rambunctious toddler who is more... Continue reading →

Sunny Spring Break Snapshots

by Denise // 11 April, 2012 // Comments off

And now, as promised, here are a few sunshine and light photos from spring break for the Leap into Spring! Photo Challenge *Sharing my photos at Live and Loud Out Loud.* Denise Mestanza-Taylor+ Continue reading →

The Song of Purple Summer for Purple Day

by Denise // 26 March, 2012 // Comments off

In support of Purple Day (March 26), Kirsten and I have planned another purple picnic for our girls. For the special occasion, I’m busy preparing a purple pasta salad and baking purple cupcakes and any other purple provisions I can... Continue reading →

If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d’ve Baked a Peep Cake

by Denise // 29 April, 2011 // Comments off

The cake I baked for Easter wasn’t homemade, natural, organic, gluten free, sugar free, or even low fat. Shamefully, I used a box of Better Crocker yellow cake mix to form two 8 inch round cakes, two packages of... Continue reading →

Springtime

by Denise // 13 April, 2011 // Comments off

Springtime It has a nice ring to it. Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do. I’m half crazy all for the love of you. It won’t be a stylish marriage, I can’t afford a carriage. But you’ll look... Continue reading →

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