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When I'm stuck inside I have this incredible urge to bake. It relaxes me, and my family loves the treats. I was dreaming about the smell of cinnamon wafting through the house. The smell of fresh baked goods just makes everything feel normal and fine and awesome for just a moment in time. My grandmother used to bake all the time. She would be in her kitchen all-day wearing her fancy ruffled apron with her hair up in a tight bun. She made cakes and pies with recipes from her Methodist church ladies group cookbook. The kitchen was her happy place. Now it's my happy place. Enjoy this throwback to another era cake. It's still a winner. Cinnamon-Streusel Coffee Cake Streusel Topping: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 t. salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 T cinnamon 6 T unsalted butter, melted Mix in a bowl. Set aside. Filling: 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 T. cinnamon 1 t. unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) Mix in a bowl. Set aside. Cake: 12 T unsalted butter at ...

It's hard to believe how quickly our world has changed in just a few short days. For the company I work for (In-Shape Health Clubs), we went from planning new initiatives and programs to closing all our clubs and sending team members home to work remotely due to the government mandate and stay-at-home order in California. We are now trying to manage a workforce that is not used to working remotely. And a business that is based on visiting our locations (which are now closed.) My office at home. For many of our team members, it’s not just the anxiety of working from home, they are now dealing with kids at home, setting up an office space, internet connectivity and being disconnected from what they know. On top of all that many are also now responsible for homeschooling or providing childcare for their kids - while still working. To help our team manage all of these new challenges we’ve come up with some guidelines to help our workforce stay connected and keep thei...

We love bacon. But we don't always love how the house smells like bacon for days afterward. So, grab your cast iron skillet and make bacon on the grill! You'll get delicious bacon and the house still smells clean and fresh. And you might make some new friends in the neighborhood! Enjoy your crispy bacon with a homemade biscuit and fried egg! You can get my easy biscuit recipe here . Bacon On the Grill What you'll need: Thick Cut bacon Cast Iron Skillet Aluminum foil Paper Towel Plate 1. Cut a sheet of aluminum foil to place under your skillet on the grill. 2. Heat up your skillet on the grill for a few minutes to get it hot. 3. Cut bacon slices in half and add to skillet. Ok to crowd the bacon. It shrinks! 4. Cover the lid on the grill and let it sizzle! 5. Check the skillet every 2-3 minutes and flip when it starts to brown. 6. Remove bacon from the skillet and let rest on a plate lined with a paper towel. REMEMBER:  PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE SKILLET...

You only need a few basic ingredients to make these square biscuits. So grab the flour, butter, and milk and let's get baking! They are light, fluffy and in your tummy in 20 minutes. Square Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold, and cut in small cubes 3/4 cup milk 1 T melted butter Coarse sea salt (optional) Pre-heat oven to 475 degrees 1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. 2. Add butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender (or a fork) and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. This takes a few minutes. 3. Make a well in the flour mixture and add the milk. 4. Using a fork, or wooden spoon, stir until just combined and dough pulls away from the bowl. It will be sticky. 5. Drop dough on a floured surface (I use a cutting board.) 6. Lightly kneed for 30 seconds. 7. Pat into a rectangle that is 1/2" thick (or about that thickness) 8. Cut into 8 squares. 9. Place biscuits...

Don and I went to the opening of this musical in San Francisco. And I have to admit, I had a crush on Kevin Singer, the lead character who plays Monty within the first 5 minutes. He's cute, charming, witty, and even though his character has some serious flaws you can't help but love him. (L to R) Kevin Singer as "Monty" and Melissa Wolfklain as "Phoebe" “A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER has a little bit of everything - hilarity, romance, and a little bit of suspense - with a score full of clever, witty lyrics and beautiful melodies,” said Carollo.“We have an amazing team lined up both onstage and off who will bring you a highly entertaining show.” A perfect blend of farce, romance, and treachery, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER won the Tony for Best Musical in 2014, and now you can see it in the Bay Area for the professional premiere! What's it about? Well, it's 1909 when a local commoner named Monty finds out he’s eig...