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Welcome to the blog. Here you’ll find daily dispatches and musings of our family’s life in a small town as we raise our kids, fix up our farm, and renovate houses. Thanks for stopping by! We’re so glad you’re here.

All in Food

The Cutest Little Lunch Spot by the Beach in Santa Barbara

Mar 23

Mar 23 The Cutest Little Lunch Spot by the Beach in Santa Barbara

On our three and a half hour drive from LA to Pismo Beach, we stopped halfway to eat lunch at the cutest little cafe that was RIGHT ON the beach. If you find yourself in Santa Barbara, you must eat here!!

A Warm and Comforting Avgolemono Soup Recipe

Mar 21

Mar 21 A Warm and Comforting Avgolemono Soup Recipe

So easy. So yummy. So lemony.

How to Make the Best Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

Feb 15

Feb 15 How to Make the Best Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

The BEST recipe for cream cheese frosting ever, but you have to follow the measurements exactly!

Captain Rodney’s Cheese Dip

Nov 30

Nov 30 Captain Rodney’s Cheese Dip

Quite possibly the most addicting dip ever (and the perfect dish to bring to holiday parties!).

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Nov 16

Nov 16 Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

More holiday baking using pumpkin!

Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread

Nov 3

Nov 3 Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread

Baking season is in full swing in the McKay house!!

A Crispy Baked Drumsticks Recipe

Sep 23

Sep 23 A Crispy Baked Drumsticks Recipe

There’s a first time for everything.

Ted Lasso's Biscuit Recipe

Jul 19

Jul 19 Ted Lasso's Biscuit Recipe

These are the yummiest, most buttery biscuits ever.

May 2
May 2 We’ve Been Using This Meal Service for the Last Week and We’re Hooked

Apr 19
Apr 19 What Do You Put in Your Coffee?

Apr 11
Apr 11 Should You Actually Rinse Your Pasta/Noodles After Cooking Them?

The Friendliest Friendship Bread

Apr 6

Apr 6 The Friendliest Friendship Bread

Is there anything better or more comforting than a warm piece of cinnamon bread?

Feb 8
Feb 8 Pasta Aglio e Olio

Jan 31
Jan 31 The Best (and Easiest) Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever

Oct 27
Oct 27 Spicy Italian Sausage & Red Wine Rigatoni

Sep 30
Sep 30 A Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf Recipe from Food52

Aug 18
Aug 18 Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Loaf

Aug 10
Aug 10 A Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe from Half Baked Harvest