The Local Honey

Backyard Inspirations

TheLocalHoney — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:57:09 +0000

Hello friends! It’s all sunny and pretty here in Northern California today. Well, a little windy which is making me wheeze cause I’m allergic to all the pollens BUT it’s pretty and the temps are perfect. Of course this weather reminds me that we have to redo the backyard.We moved into our home almost 8 [...]

Salted Caramel Bundt Cake

TheLocalHoney — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:27:44 +0000

I made this delicious little cake for Easter and it was good. It was good the first time, second time and I just enjoyed it for a third time!! Stick a piece in the microwave for about 30 second and WOW! Use the extra sauce, it’s so worth it! I would also suggest poking some [...]

Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa Recipe

TheLocalHoney — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:28:57 +0000

It’s raining, it’s pooring .. well you get the idea This being said, I love me some soup or stew on a cold rainy day. Of course I have a million recipes that I am always eager to try. Today I made this delish {and healthy} stew courtesy of Cookin’ Canuck. My camera is being [...]

Foodie Love

TheLocalHoney — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:51:05 +0000

I {heart} food. Yep, I sure do. I have 3 large binders stuffed with recipes. Those tried and true as well as a zillion I’d like to make. Now thanks to Pinterest I also have a board of foodie love. I wanted to share some of my favorite pinned recipes with you. Some I have [...]

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

TheLocalHoney — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:00:49 +0000

Without the normal morning rush that weekdays bring , weekends are a good time for trying new breakfast recipes. My little guy loves coffee cake so this seemed like a fun twist on a classic. It has been officially tried and loved in our house on this chilly, rainy March morning. Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake [...]

Mission Accomplished — kinda

TheLocalHoney — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:15:15 +0000

I was just looking at a post from a few weeks back and I realized that I actually accomplished ‘something’. Woo hoo! Love when I can do this to my To Do List … This was a list of my ongoing projects from February 27th. Taking photos and listing things on Craigslist. Using Stitch Witchery [...]

Lovely Yellow

TheLocalHoney — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:04:09 +0000

Oh hello bloggy world ~ I have missed you! Due to ‘technical difficulties’ I have been unable to blog or get much else done via the computer. {Insert explicits here}. I have not been a happy camper and let’s just say that having to contact the help desk in India 3 times in two weeks [...]

This Cluttered Life

TheLocalHoney — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:05:09 +0000

This post almost did not happen. Why? Because I lost my camera. In the clutter. Yes, even us super organized people get a little lost at times {I bet even Martha Stewart has her days!}. I think my worst habit is that I start so many projects at a time and then I get a [...]

Gluten Free Quinoa Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette

TheLocalHoney — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:25:55 +0000

It seems there is a pattern lately in my posts — FOOD! Well I must confess, I eat everyday. I know, weird uh?? Anyway, it is so easy to share a quick recipe but sometimes a blog post on organizing, decor, etc takes a lot more time. I have a couple of projects in the [...]

Appetizer Potatoes

TheLocalHoney — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:39:52 +0000

My sweet friend Lourdes brought these yummy apps to a small party I hosted for Buffalo Hill Designs during the holiday season. she also graciously shared the recipe and I just had to share it with you!! This simple recipe packs a flavorful punch and would be perfect for any gathering. {I couldn’t help but [...]