Peanut Butter Cookies / Maggie’s Creations

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! All these pictures are taken after my cookies were baked and cooled. As I got really busy and forgot to take during pictures! Anyway I just love peanut butter and chocolate. These really just melt in your mouth with each bite. They are sure to… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies / Maggie’s Creations

Ethel M. Chocolates & Cactus Garden / 2 Cactus Garden Dr. Henderson, Nevada. 89014

My goal in visiting the chocolate factory and cactus garden was just to enjoy the many cacti varieties and get the inside scoop on chocolate making. I really did not plan to buy a bunch of chocolate or souvenirs. So I’d guess you’d say I’m a bad tourist. But hey you do get free samples… Continue reading Ethel M. Chocolates & Cactus Garden / 2 Cactus Garden Dr. Henderson, Nevada. 89014

Lion Habitat Ranch / 382 Bruner Ave. Henderson, Nevada 89044

So I found this place looking for something to do while I was in Las Vegas. I’ve wondered what happened to the MGM lions for some time now since they no longer have their exhibit. I was super excited to find they all retired to the Lion Habitat Ranch! And I do just love lions… Continue reading Lion Habitat Ranch / 382 Bruner Ave. Henderson, Nevada 89044

Spaghetti Sauce Homemade / Maggie’s Creations

Finished spaghetti sauce. Make sure to cool it down before storing.

This is my tried and true favorite spaghetti sauce recipe. I’ve made this many times over the past 20 plus years. It’s always a big hit. It also works well as the sauce I use while layering my home made lasagna. I’ve made it with ground turkey, ground beef, sweet Italian sausage or combined two… Continue reading Spaghetti Sauce Homemade / Maggie’s Creations

Serea Coastal Cuisine / 1500 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118

Well hello there! This is a joint post, first portion below is written by Maggie. Let me just start out by saying this location is just absolutely perfect! The ocean air, the sound of the surf, the iconic Hotel Del in the background, what more could you ask for?     A large portion of… Continue reading Serea Coastal Cuisine / 1500 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118