Learn how to make delicious paella that will turn out perfectly every time! Paella seems to be one of those dishes that can either go really great or horribly wrong with one misstep. There are many who think that the key to a great paella is the seafood, but we are going to let you in on a little secret: the rice and veggies you use is the key to getting the recipe perfect every time. It is important that you use short grain rice. Medium grain will do if that’s all you can find, but long grain rice is out of the question. If you can find it, Bomba rice is the perfect rice for paella. It’s

Learn how a little self-care, planning, and organization can help your family stay on track this school year. Parents know that the transition back to school is one of the busiest times of the year. My family has grown to six this year – my husband and I have three daughters and one son, who was born this past February. Becoming a family of six with kids of all ages from preteen to newborn has been busy. Not only have I been balancing my family home life and the kids’ busy sports activities, but I’ve also needed to re-prioritize myself. It is so important as a mom to “refill your own cup” or

Meal prep doesn’t have to be a race to the finish line. Take the time to plan and prep mindfully to benefit your mind & body. Slowing down to appreciate the food we eat is a great way to cultivate mindfulness every day. This involves noticing the different aromas, flavors, and textures in a dish, but it can also mean reflecting on the choices you make while preparing food too! Meal prep is the perfect mindful exercise because it involves dedicating time to thinking about the food you eat well before hunger strikes or there’s a mad rush to the kitchen table. Many working moms and dads find that

Just like that, summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school. Parents across the country are packing lunches with the best fruits and veggies they can find. However, when shopping for fruits and vegetables, it can sometimes be a gamble guaranteeing the overall freshness and quality of the produce your little one is bringing to school. Searching for the freshest, ripest and tastiest fruits and vegetables isn't as instinctive as it may seem, regardless of what you’re shopping for. Picking the perfect produce will guarantee an A+ from your student! Below are some tips and tricks on

Sweet & savory are a match made in heaven with these two Tomato Tarts. If you’ve never really thought about making a Tomato Tart before, or were worried that it might be too challenging to strike that perfect balance of flavor, have no fear — Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes are here. These new snacking tomatoes have a unique, fruity sweetness that make them a refreshing on-the-go snack and an ideal gourmet ingredient to add to your favorite recipes. That fruity sweetness also makes them the perfect base for nearly every Tomato Tart recipe! As any good Chef will share: no two recipes are

Consumers across the country and in particular in the West are fulfilling their pent-up desire to travel and still stay relatively close to home by taking road trips. Recognizing this trend, the California Avocado Commission produced three road trip videos that meld iconic California locations with in-season California avocados. Recorded in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Mendocino Headlands State Park and the Trona Pinnacles in the California Desert Conservation Area, the videos feature a road-trip adventurer enjoying the beauty of nature, preparing and enjoying dishes that star California