Easy Do It Yourself Fresh Homemade Bread - Make bread at Home #diy #homemadebread #breadrecipe

Fresh Yummy Bread Made at Home! 

It's easier than you think...

You can make it and everyone will love it.

Fresh Bread recipe altered to my way ...

* 5 cups of all purpose flour

* 2 tablespoon of fast active dry yeast

* 1.5 teaspoon of salt

* 1 teaspoon if sugar 

* 2 cups of warm water

* 1/4 cup cooking oil 

* add in herbs or rosemary etc 

Knead and set aside. Let rise over night or for a few hours. (Before baking I like to add some cubed butter or sweet butter depends on how you like it.)

When ready...

Preheat oven with your Dutch oven in it with the lid on to 450.

Then remove and place your ball of dough inside on parchment paper.

Bake for 30 min with the lid on and then 15 to 20 min with the lid off.

Enjoy your fresh bread! Add rosemary, garlic, olives and or whatever to make it uniquely your own!

Easy do it yourself bread that can be made anytime anywhere. 

Irvine Park Railroad Celebrates 24 Years! #Giveaway #24yearsoffun #IrvineParkRailroad

Irvine Park Railroad’s 24th Anniversary Celebration 2020

Come celebrate Irvine Park Railroad’s 24th anniversary on Saturday, February 29th and Sunday, March 1st. 

 

We have created and shared so many memories for over three generations at Irvine Park Railroad, we are so grateful to be part of their seasonal activities, sharing all the updates and giveaways with you all too.

 

So many reasons why we love Irvine Park Railroad but the most important to me is memories with my family and friends time after time. Enjoying laughs, traditions, photos, games, train rides and more with each visit.

 

Here are the deets...

They are rolling back prices to their original 1996 prices… including $2.00 train rides! 

It’s their way of saying thank you to all of YOU loyal customers who have visited Irvine Park Railroad over the years.

Irvine Park Railroad, which has become a favorite destination for families from across Southern California, takes passengers on a 12-minute ride through scenic Irvine Regional Park. The engineer narrates the ride pointing out all of the history inside of the park which is over 100 years old. 

The Anniversary Celebration will also feature other activities including carnival games, a bounce house, panning for gold, face painting, and more. Some activities require two (2) tickets. There are $2 concessions, too, including hot dogs, sodas, ice creams, and popcorn.  

The $2 tickets are valid during the Anniversary Celebration weekend only. 

Sea World Updates for 2020 #SeaWorldSanDiego #SeaWorld

Are you ready for Sea World's 2020 News and Updates?! 

Sea World has a lot of splashin' going on now, all through summer, to the end of this year. 

A few favorites are back with new editions as well.

Follow along for Sea World and Aquatica updates. We will be sharing these, hot off the press, news updates all year long.

AN ‘INSIDE LOOK’ AT SEAWORLD 2020

SeaWorld guests are invited to get a peek behind the scenes of SeaWorld during Inside Look. 

 

https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/inside-look/

This popular program returns in 2020, with special access to five animal areas of the park: orca open house, sea lion rescue story, animal rescue facility, Humboldt penguin habitat and pilot whale and dolphin presentation. 

At each of the animal areas, guests will receive special, up-close access and will be able to pose the questions they’ve always wanted to ask. 

 

 

Plus, some of SeaWorld’s most important community partners will be on hand to share how they partner with SeaWorld to help animals and the environment outside the park’s borders, including Helen Woodward Animal Center, Helping Paws, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and more. Guests who visit all six areas and get their map stamped can receive a collectible SeaWorld animal pin. 

Inside Look, which is open to any guest and included with park admission, takes place Feb. 8–9, Feb. 15–17, Feb. 22–23 Feb. 29–March 1. 

YEAR OF FUN AT SEAWORLD FOR UNDER $100: 

 

Want an Inside Look at SeaWorld? Craving savory treats from around the globe? Ready to take a dive on SeaWorld’s all-new floorless coaster this summer?

 

SeaWorld guests can experience all that and more with a SeaWorld SoCal Resident Pass, on sale now for a limited time for under $100.

Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro Now Open in Seal Beach at The Shops at Rossmoor - A Must Try!

Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro now open at the Shops At Rossmoor

Calling all Chinese food lovers...

We had never been to Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro but we are so glad we tried it out. Loved every bite.. plus there was plenty to take home too.

All opinions are our own. Thank you for having us out to experience the dining.

The Shops at Rossmoor are easy to get to off the freeway and have a variety of eats as well as shopping experiences. 

Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro is bright and open indoor dining with a full house, the wait was short and the service was amazing and fast.

We weren't sure what to narrow our tastes down to because it all looked that good!

We decided on a few dishes to share and get our tastebuds going. 

Full of flavor and seasonings with just the right amount of spice. We usually order a dish or two that has some kick to it. We like it spicy.

We really had a delightful dinner and everything we tasted was really good. 

Do you have a favorite when dining at Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro?! I'd love to know so that we can tey your preferred dish next visit.

Here is what we had the pleasure of tasting on our first visit...

Chicken lettuce wraps with green and red bell pepper and water chestnuts. I'm getting hungry again just posting the photo of it. Plenty to share with your whole table. 

Crispy Orange chicken with chili peppers green onions and Orange peel house sauce. Perfect amount of kick to the spicy flavor. Really one of the best Orange Chicken dishes I've had... ever.

 

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year! #UniversalStudiosHollywood #LunarNewYear

Lunar New Year with the fam bam at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Celebrate the Year of the Rat during Lunar New Year Now - February 9 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

We were given the opportunity to visit during this event and loved it. Culture celebrated.

From the character meet and greets to the shows and amazing eats, Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year with a Bang!

 

Lunar New Year Offerings that you can experience, see, eat or participate in:

 

Universal Plaza decorated in customary red Chinese lanterns. 

 

 

Walk around stunning plum blossom wishing trees along with the 12 zodiac animal signs and their symbolic attributes

 

Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop from Kung Fu Panda comes to life.   

Yes.. including Mr. Ping himself who invites guests to enjoy his culture-themed fare

Global Pop Icon Hello Kitty of Universal’s Animation Studio Store, adorned in her signature red bow and custom designed Lunar New Year attire.

Legoland Updates, Surprises & More for 2019 2020 Plus Live Interview #LegolandCa #LegolandCalifornia

Everything is Always Awesome and Now with Lego Movie 2 well, Everything is Awesomer!

 

Get all the deets, inside scoop, new shows and so much more about Legoland California 2019 2020.

 

 



 

Thanks Legoland for giving me the opportunity to sit and chat with Jake. He's one of my favorites at Legoland and over the last 4.5 years we've gotten to know him and how much he really enjoys being part of the Lego team.

 

Jake, social media manager at Legoland California, and I sat down & talked a bit about what's to come, new additions, new shows and so much more in a fun interview.

 

Jake was so excited to share all things bricktastic coming our way. I was beyind thrilled to listen.

 

You see, Legoland has a special place in my heart, not just cause the kids love it and my family really has a good time each visit, but, because 20 years ago my mom was so excited about the opening. She wanted to see how cute this new 12 attraction theme park was. She loved it. Since losing my mama about 12 years ago, u do as many of the things she loved to see and do so that we can keep her awesome traditions alive.

 

Visiting Legoland makes me feel connected to her in a youthful way, reminds me of how happy she always was to see us, her family smiling and enjoying life.

 

These are the memories I want my kids to always remember too!

 

 



 

 

 

So let's get into it... what's new, what's coming our way and what can we see and do asap at Legoland California for 2019...

 

 

20th Birthday:

 

Celebrate Legoland's 20th with Free admission for kids 12 & under! To get more information on the birthday offer for kids in 2019, please visit: LEGOLAND.com/birthday or call 760-918-LEGO (5346).

Duplo Playtown:

 

LEGOLAND has a treat for its youngest guests as the Resort recreates the popular DUPLO® Playtown, adds a new LEGOLAND Express train and reopens in the most scenic area of the Park.

In this new location, kids will be able slide, hide, and ride throughout the interactive play area and board the new mini-locomotive for a fun-filled ride, giving more options to families with toddlers who are making their first visit to  the theme park.

 

 

LEGO Movie 2 Experience:

 

A super awesome stage set of the actual movie sets on display... see full blog post here.

 

 

LEGO Friends:

 

There’s even more to celebrate in 2019 with an all new LEGO® Friends Live Show and Character Dance Party at the new Miniland Stage.

 

Guests will be invited to sing along to new songs, learn new dance moves plus interact with some old friends who will be there to help get the party started.
 

 

Lego City 4D:

 

Just in time for spring break, minifigures and maximum adventure will come to life in the world of LEGO® City with “LEGO® City 4D- Officer in Pursuit”, a new 4D film debuting at LEGOLAND California’s LEGO Showplace Theater.

 

The new short will combine dazzling 3D computer animation with 4D real-world effects in the Park’s latest quest to save the city.

 

The movie is exclusive to LEGOLAND Parks and features tons of action and laugh out loud moments that will appeal to everyone.

 

 

Water Park:

 

Yay!!!! The Riptide Racers are now open at Surfer's Cove...

 

Full water park will be open for summer soon but we cant wait to splish splash in the sun this weekend! (we hope to visit this weekend... keep an eye on our social media!)

 

 

*** Mayor of Miniland ***

 

Did you know that your little can send in a video to be in the running?!

 

Does your kiddo love legos, Legoland & all things bricktastic?!

 

Well then check out Legoland California on IG here to find out how your child can apply to be the Mayor of Miniland!!

 

 



 

 

So that's a lot of information and some good stuff to prep for family fun when visiting Legoland California.

 

Catch our full interview with Jake & get more deets here.

 

We've enjoyed watching Legoland California expand & become a real life Lego model we've all grown up loving.

 

From 12 attractions to over 60 and 3 parts to the theme park, I'd say let the bricks keep on building and please don't ever stop!

 

 

 





Go Blue with Lucille's BBQ & Our Family for Autism Awareness Month #LucillesBBQ #AutismAwareness

Yay to Lucille's for Amazing Food and Support of Autism Awareness!

 

Thank you to Lucille's barbecue for having us in for an amazing family dinner.

 

 



 

We are very grateful to support autism awareness alongside such a wonderful brand that serves amazing food as well as beautiful character in their team!

 

From the Lucille's team at Lake Forest to their corporate offices we always have an outstanding dine out experience.

 

Very good with sensory or special needs the Lucille's team is hands down friendly and accommodating in the most delightful way.

 



 

We love dining at our local Lucille's and it's the servers, host team, manager and chefs that make it so easy to enjoy our time out as a family.

Taste HB!! Tickets on Sale Now!! Get a Taste of Huntington Beach & Support the HB Children's Library

Foodie roll Call.. the Taste of Huntington Beach is Almost Here!

 

Spring is here... looking for date night or things to do?!

 

The 19^th Annual Taste of Huntington Beach Benefitting the HB Children’s Library will take place on April 28, 2019 at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex

 



The Friends of the Children’s Library, organizers of the annual Taste of Huntington Beach, is proud to announce the food, wine and beer participants to date for this year’s premiere food festival.

 

The Taste of Huntington Beach is Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the HB Sports Complex; 18100 Goldenwest, Huntington Beach, 92648 from 12 Noon to 4 PM with an exclusive VIP reception from 11 AM to 12 Noon.

The Taste of Huntington Beach showcases the best local culinary talents and the region’s top wineries and breweries.

 

For one all-inclusive price, attendees enjoy unlimited samples and sips from the area’s finest establishments.

 

 

All proceeds go to the Children’s Department of the HB Public Library.

 

Participants to date include:

VIP Restaurants

Lucci's Gourmet Deli
HQ Gastropub
Ola Mexican Kitchen

Restaurants at the Taste

2nd Floor Food Art Drinks
Albertsons- Newland Center
Avila's El Ranchito
Bangkok
BLK- Earth, Sea, Spirits
Bruxie
Bumblebee Catering
Café Cup
Chronic Jerky
Creamistry
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
Deli-licious
Duke's Huntington Beach
Everbowl
Grater Grilled Cheese
Kathy May's
Kaya's Kitchen
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
Legends Surf City
Longboard Restaurant & Pub
Luna Grill
Mangiaimo Gelato
Market Broiler
Melissa's Produce
Miguel's Jr. Mexican Grill
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Old World German Restaurant
Pacific Hideway
Pete's Sunset Grille
Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Simmzy's
SOL Cocina/Solita Tacos & Margaritas
Stonefire Grill
Stoney's
Storie's BBQ
Suzanne's Catering & Event Planning
Sweet Traders
Tanner's
TeaArias
The Pizza Press
The Public House by Evans Brewing Co
VomFASS
Ways & Means Oyster House

 

Wineries

Ammunition Wines
Ascension Cellars
Cinquain Cellars
Dierberg Winery
Graveyard Vineyards
King Frosch Wines
Lucero Vineyards
Navarro Vineyards
Orange Coast Winery
PRP Wine International
Riverstar Vineyards
San Antonio Winery
Tackitt Family Vineyards
Vinemark Cellars
We Believe Wines
Wilson Creek Winery

Breweries

Alosta Brewing Company
Angel City Brewery
Baja Brewing Company
Barley Forge Brewing Co.
Beachwood Brewing
Bootlegger's Brewery
Calidad Beer
Evans Brewing Co.
Firestone Walker
Four Sons Brewing
Hoparazzi
Laguna Beach Beer Company
Old World German Bar
RIIP Beer Company
Ritual Brewing Company
The Dude's Brewing Company
Towne Park Brewery

Other Beverages

Café Affaire
Honey Pot Meadery
Magic Bullet
Smashed Pickle
Surf City Still Works
SurfCafea
Tree Branch Cider House

Taste of Huntington Beach tickets are available online at  www.TasteHB.comand at the Children’s Department of the Huntington Beach Central Library.

General Admission tickets are $70 and include:

·       Unlimited tastes of food from 50 of the best local eateries

·       Sips from California and boutique wineries

·       Samples from premium and craft breweries

·       Live entertainment, silent auction and raffle

·       Free parking at the HB Sports Complex

VIP tickets are $90 and include all General Admission perks, plus

·       An exclusive champagne VIP reception from 11 AM-12 Noon featuring food available only to our VIPs

·       VIP tote bag, party plate, a commemorative glass wine glass and free valet parking

·       30-minute early entry into the main restaurant tent

 

Reduced price General Admission and VIP tickets are available for group purchases (10 + tickets purchased at one time). Discounted Designated Driver tickets are also available (must be 21+ to enter with a designated driver ticket).

 

For more ticket options and other information, visit www.TasteHB.com.   

Support Autism Awareness with Lucille's BBQ & Round It Up!! #LucillesBBQ

We Love Lucille's & Even More So We Love That Lucille's BBQ Supports Autism Awareness!

Thanks to Lucille's BBQ for helping spread the word and education on fundraising for Autism during the month of April!

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que teamed up with three autism organizations to raise awareness and funds during the month of April to support the autism community.

Donations will be accepted through Round It Up America contributions – in which guests “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar – at all 24 Lucille’s locations throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. For donations of $5 or more Lucille’s will give guests a $10 bonus card good for a return visit between May 1 and June 30, 2019.

The Deets...

 

Southern California’s favorite family-owned award winning barbeque destination, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que restaurants are dishing up Southern-inspired plates for a cause. In honor of April’s Autism Awareness Month, Lucille's  teamed up with three autism organizations to raise awareness and funds during the month of April to support the autism community. The three organizations include Autism Speaks, the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center and the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation.

 

“For a fourth year, we are proud to support the autism community in their efforts to learn more about this condition that affects as many as 1 in 59 children nationwide,” said Brad Hofman, President, Hofman Hospitality Group, parent company of Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar B Que. “We have seen how Lucille’s family can make a difference when we come together for a common cause, and we look forward to continuing to support these organizations.”  

 

Lucille’s will donate to these three worthy causes through Round It Up America contributions – in which guests “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar – at all 24 Lucille’s locations throughout Arizona, California and Nevada.

 

For donations of $5 or more made during the month of April, Lucille’s will give guests a $10 bonus card good for a return visit between May 1 and June 30, 2019 (one per table, please).

As another way to support these organizations, Lucille’s will be serving up a drink called the “Rhythm and Blues,” inspired by the color for autism awareness and is made from fresh blueberries and mint hand shaken with Tito's Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and fresh lime juice. For each Rhythm and Blues sold in April, Lucille’s will donate an additional $1 towards the cause.

 

Lucille’s restaurants are reminiscent of a Southern roadhouse with a distinctive Southern décor that features reclaimed wood outline doors and windows for a rustic yet contemporary look. Lucille’s features blues-inspired art throughout the restaurant and the Flying Pig lounge. 

Lucille’s has been participating in Round It Up America, platform that encourages restaurant guests to donate change; over the past ten years, Round It Up America has collectively raised millions of dollars for charitable organizations and programs across the country.

 

Our Story & Autism...

 

Autism is in our home. It's in our daily lives but it does not control our lives.

 

We work very hard with a lot of supportive others and have come a long way with our son.

 

Diagnosed at age 2 we started early start and all programs we could for speech, communication, behavior and feeding.

 

Today my now 7 year old is thriving educationally and loving life in mainstream first grade and we continue to support and work on things.

Do we have challenges, yes... do we hit our goals and create harder challenging ones, yes... do we support others in their efforts to help their ASD family or friend, yes... teamwork makes the dream work.

New Miguel's Jr. Opening in Rialto!! Plus #Giveaway #MyMiguelsJr

Miguel's Jr. is Delish & New Locations are Popping Up All Over For Your Foodies Feast...

 

Miguel’s Jr. is pleased to announce a new location will open its doors in Rialto, California in April 2019.

 



 

Located in the Renaissance Marketplace, the iconic home-style California Mexican restaurant will feature the brand’s signature fresh food, a convenient drive-thru for guests on the go, as well as a full dining area featuring Miguel’s Jr.’s fresh hot sauce bar.

 

Paying tribute to the Rialto community, Miguel’s Jr. commissioned original murals by artist Dave Avanzino, to be permanently installed on the restaurant’s exterior.

 

Featuring three Rialto landmarks, the paintings will showcase the notable First Christian Church in Rialto, a historical vignette of downtown Rialto featuring the Rialto Bridge, and lastly, the oldest building that still stands today in Rialto.

“As a family business, we are humbled to introduce another restaurant in the Inland Empire, our home,” said Javier Vasquez, President of Miguel’s Restaurants. “We look forward to bringing our family tradition of serving fresh and authentic Mexican food to the vibrant and diverse Rialto community.”

 

 

The Rialto restaurant will offer all of the latest Miguel’s Jr. menu items, including six famous signature burritos, hand rolled in all-natural hand stretched flour tortillas.

 

The menu also includes homemade horchata and lemonade made with 100% all-natural pure cane sugar and fresh-squeezed lemons.

Miguel’s Jr. features home-style Mexican dishes using only premium ingredients including fresh Haas avocados, all natural & hormone free poultry, pasture raised, corn-fed beef, 100% stone ground tortillas and tortilla chips, as well as their famous freshly made hot sauce.

Hours of Operation

Sunday –Thursday: 10am - 10pm

Friday – Saturday : 10am - 10:30pm

1240 W. Renaissance Pkwy, Rialto CA 92376

 

Get social and keep up to date with all the tasty news....

 

Facebook: facebook.com/MiguelsJr
Instagram: @Miguels_Jr
Twitter: @WeAreMiguelsJr

 

Get Social with #MyMiguelsJr

Enter To Win.... 2 burrito cards...

a Rafflecopter giveaway  

 

 

Happy Eating!!

Spring Break & Summer Must Do Fun at Newport Dunes #NewportDunes

Who is Ready for Spring Break ...and Summer Planning?

We are too!! My kids are asking daily... mom, when is spring break, are we off of school yet...? 

We are looking at a few options for mini outings and day play since our Spring Break is so late in the season it almost rolls into summer. 

 
 

Did you know that Newport Dunes is a 110 acre property with RV, Cabin cottages, Water Play, Water Sports and on site recreation?! 

 

 



Don't feel bad... I've lived here in OC for 39 years and I just found out how amazing this place is too!

The full season of fun opens Memorial day (open only weekends until then) and all water sports will be open daily through Labor Day.

Day Play or Stay and Play

With 10 Beach front cottages, 21 cottages total, and an RV agent on site for rentals, there's a few ways to enjoy an overnight stay or two or three or more!

 

There are bonfire pits throughout the beach to rent for public use too.
 



 
You can even rent a beach front one the sand canopy with tables and chairs.

Jurassic World- The Ride... Updates From Universal Studios Hollywood

First Look at the Highly Anticipated Jurassic World - The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.

 

We are so excited to follow along with all the updates and newest additions to Universal Studios Hollywood!

 

My kids are asking more and more to visit and there is so much to see, do and experience, we all may have to make time to visit... it has been over 12 years for us! The kids have never been... I know!

 

 

Hot off the press....

 

Universal Studios Hollywood unveils a first look of its eagerly awaited mega attraction, “Jurassic World—The Ride,” as anticipation grows for its grand opening this summer.

 

 

PC Universal Studios Hollywood



 

Leaping from the silver screen to the theme park, “Jurassic World—The Ride” will immerse guests into newly themed environments and breathe new life into dimensional animatronic dinosaurs, including some all-new fan favorites featured in the Jurassic World films from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

 

This ambitious ride is being reimagined under the direction of the award-winning and inspired minds at Universal Creative, the Academy Award®-winning special-effects visionaries at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm, Ltd., the brand stewards at Universal Pictures and acclaimed filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow and Frank Marshall.

 

The state-of-the-art attraction will debut an original storyline that takes place within the theme park as depicted in Jurassic World. It will feature additional new dinosaurs from the film, lush scenic design, and ground-breaking technology that has yet to be experienced within a theme park.

 

The aesthetics of “Jurassic World—The Ride” will be dramatically enhanced, welcoming guests to a reimagined space reflective of the Jurassic Worldfilms. A fresh, new entry statement, stonework landscaping and a contemporary redesign of the iconic pillars illuminated with billowing flames will support a prominent “Jurassic World” marquee logo.

 

Engaging queue-line videos featuring facts and information about the dinosaurs within the ride set the tone for the adventure ahead, as guests learn more about these imposing prehistoric inhabitants that first roamed the earth more than 65 million years ago.

 

And the daring expedition begins.

 

Once aboard specially designed rafts, guests will navigate the lush environs of dense vegetation, traversing new areas besieged with towering dinosaurs meandering just an arm’s length away from visitors. Encounters with such docile creatures as the Stegosaurus and Parasaurolophus will quickly turn awry as predatory Velociraptors and Dilophosaurus begin to wreak havoc, turning guests from spectators to prey. When the Tyrannosaurus rex begins to battle one of the attraction’s new behemoth dinosaurs, the rafts will spill down a treacherous 84-foot waterfall as the sole means of escape.

Located adjacent to the ride will be a new elaborately themed “Raptor Encounter” where Blue, the most beloved and deadly Velociraptor from the Jurassic World franchise, and her beta Raptors will engage guests in daring face-to-face encounters.

 

In addition, a new interactive “Dino Play” area will incorporate educational components within an inspired space where children of all ages can partake in excavations and investigate giant dinosaur fossils.

 

With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the all-new 2019 Season Pass invites guests to experience the fun throughout the year for $149 when purchased online. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

 

Visitwww.UniversalStudiosHollywood.comfor more details.

 

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

 

Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and

Twitter.

 

Have  you been to Universal lately.. what is your "must see" "don't miss" favorite?

Easter On Board the Queen Mary!! Tickets Available Now...

Hop aboard the Queen Mary’s famed decks to celebrate Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.

 

The Queen Mary’s Easter Celebration will offer an eggcellent array of Easter-fun fit for the entire family, including a Royal Easter Sunday Brunch, a petting zoo, face painting, three egg hunts, a Bunny Bounce House atop her majesty's highest deck, and much more.

 



 

 

Easter Sunday would not be complete without Brunch. Guests can indulge in Royal Easter Sunday Brunch offerings with an exquisite selection of dishes and desserts in an all-you-can-eat adventure, hosted by the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

In addition to the worldwide culinary experience and 50 unique dishes from around the globe, Easter Brunch aboard will offer a special holiday selection including Pepper Crusted Prime Rib with a Cabernet demi sauce, House Smoked Brisket, Baked Ham with Brown Sugar & Mustard Glaze, Roasted Rosemary fingerling potatoes and much more.

 

Those looking to find non-chocolate bunnies can make their way to the Verandah Deck Petting Zoo to find baby chicks, rabbits, ducks, goats and more. Face painting, balloon art, air brush tattoos, and Easter-themed craft stations will be available throughout the ship.

 

Search for the Easter Bunny’s treats and toys scattered throughout Queen’s Salon at one of three Easter Egg Hunts aboard. The three Egg Hunts will be divided by age groups. Toddlers, ages 5 and under will begin their hunt at 1 p.m. followed by kids ages 6-9 at 1:45 p.m., and finally children ages 10-15 at 2:30 p.m.

 

Reservations for Sunday Brunch are available now starting at $69.00 and $79.00 with Sparkling Wine for adults and $24.00 for children ages 4 to 11.

 

To make reservations and for more information on pricing, events, and hotel packages visit queenmary.com.

A MUST Do - Free Kids Fishing Clinic & Fishing Trip Every Sunday with Dana Wharf - Review

Fish On!!! Dana Wharf Fishing Clinic for the Kids...

 

At Dana Wharf in Dana Point there are a lot of options you can choose from for a quality fishing experience.

 

Thank you for inviting us nit to experience one of those. All opinions are our own.

 

 



 

There are fishing options of half day, three quarter day and even all day fishing with Dana Wharf.

 

My husband and I have done one other sportfishing trip and it was not the greatest catch and left us wanting more time on the water.

 

 

 



 

When we learned about the Kids Fishing Clinic held free on Sunday's we totally got excited!

 

 



 

Our kids love to fish but, at ages 7 and 11, sometimes it gets challenging to know the right weights, bait and depth of water when fishing on our own.

 

The kids found out about the different types of fish in our local ocean and about sustainable fishing.

 

 



 

 

The clinic was bout 30 minutes and perfect to give the kids basic info on beginner fishing. They also held a raffle for all the kids on board.

Boysenberry Festival at Knott's Berry Farm Brings Over 75 Tasty Treats #BoysenberryFestival #KnottsBerryFarm

It's the Berriest Time of the Year at Knott's Berry Farm!

 

Are you ready for Boysenberry everything from delish eats to sweets treats and everything Berry in between?!

 

We are!! It is my favorite time of year at Knott's Berry Farm... reminds me of my mama.

 

 



 

We are big fans of the traditional Boysenberry pie but Knott's does an amazingly berrytastic job of incorporating the goodness of Boysenberry into like basically everything.

 

Thanks to Knott's for inviting us to be Official Taste Testers.. hehe.. so much food and so much goodness.

 



 

 
Before I dive in you can see my foodie roll call of a few of the over 75 items we previewed here.

 
  

Eats, Treats, Berriest of Sweets and more..
 

 There will be a tasting card and that is always, in my opinion, the best option for a variety of tastes.

 

Also returning this year there will be a variety of wine and beer pairings available. There is always something the hubs and I like from ale to the wine. Also something for everyone... our favorite the Boysenberry Boba!

 



 

Don't forget to check out the apparel and merchandise for a fun souvenir too.

 

Special items include boysenberry chocolate varieties, jerky, soda, candy, coffee and even a complete bath and body line.

 

New this year, to celebrate the Boysenberry Festival outside of the park, Yogurtland will be offering Boysenberry Pie Frozen Yogurt. We had a taste of this creamy dreamy treat and it's delish. Tip... you can even pick up a discount coupon to save up to $30 on Knott's tickets!

 

 



 

You can even purchase a boysenberry plant to take home and plant to grow your own boysenberries.

 

All of these items celebrate the amazing flavor of the boysenberry in unique ways.

 

 

The Deets...

 

The 31 day food festival features over 75 one-of-a-kind boysenberry inspired dishes, drinks and more, plus foot-stompin’ entertainment, the Wine and Craft Brew Tasting Garden, and family fun everyone will love!

 



 

From sun up to sun down, the festival offers good ol’ fashion food, fun and entertainment.

 

 



 

Pick up a tasting card to sample a few of the most popular boysenberry dishes in the park. New items this year and with over 75 to taste and try we do have our favorites. ELOTE!!

 

 

 

 

The amazingly popular with everyone in or family coconut macaroons area must try and picking one up wont break the bank.. and they are huge!

 

 

 





 

"For guests with a hankerin’ for some live entertainment, the options are endless with live music throughout the park." YES! 

 

The limited-time food festival is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm.

 

The Knott's Boysenberry Festival runs March 29 - April 28, 2019. Don't forget you can pick up some of these tasty treats and foodie bites outside of Knott's in the Market Place too... everyone can enjoy the Boysenberry Festival!