A traditional backyard cookout gets a sustainable makeover with UKG.
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Get to know San Diego's animal rescue superhero
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of eggnog
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of peppermint
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Inspired by Gina Benedetto of Veyali, get our outdoorsy gift guide for the nature lovers on your list
By the end of November, San Diego temperatures start shifting to cooler weather—just in time to heat up the oven for a downhome Thanksgiving yam pie.
The regional art, wine, food, home, garden and design events we're eyeing this season
Important advice, helpful tips and a list of what you can and cannot feed your dogs and cats this holiday season
The finest tasty treats from the Finest City are flying off the shelves
The social events—and the women behind them—that welcomed the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet to San Diego
Farm-to-Fork San Diego founder Trish Watlington shows us how to eat local in a 1.2 mile radius of downtown San Diego
Homemade marshmallows and curated fixings make for a perfect al fresco dessert for a cozy California evening
Recipes, decor and a planning guide to celebrate and give thanks with good food, friends and nature in this al fresco Friendsgiving
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on her Thanksgiving traditions and what she loves about the November 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Get to know these San Diego preservationists (and besties)
A fashion icon's favorite places in San Diego to dine, see art and start projects
Sited to supply iron for Hotel Del Coronado construction, the Coronado Foundry was up and running in 1888
The tricks (and treats) required for hosting a party filled with mystery and intrigue
The masterminds behind Pretty Little Details Co. gave us some tips on the best local resellers and what you can find there
How to set the stage for tarot, palm or energy readings and more at a spooky gathering or tarot party
Kick the classic cat eye makeup up a notch for a seasonal or spooky event!
Deck yourself and your tables with goth glamour and macabre touches for sophisticated Halloween—or any time—spooky style
A tutorial for the Pretty Little Details Co. celestial place settings and table decor. (Since when is baseball goth?)
We asked a San Diego veterinarian exactly what you need to know about vaccinating your pets, including cost, exemptions, local advice and more
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks #DesignRisks and what she loves about the October 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Plenty of Petals' Kasia Mukulska shows us the unexpected places to get vessels, flowers and foliage for your next centerpiece
Easy wine tasting tips to try at your next pairing (and look like you know what you're doing)
The season's freshest offerings create a fine-dining food and wine experience with nature's bounty all around (and on the plates)
The regional art, wine, food, home, garden and design events we're eyeing this season
We do not want to miss this weekend's Savvy Giving by Design designer sample sale!
Some of our picks for Farm to Fork Week, September 8-15, 2019
The Rancho Bernardo Inn's rebranded Avant, plus Michelin Bib Gourmand recipients and the North Park Breakfast Company
Southern California enjoyed more rain than usual this spring which has made for a glorious stone-fruit season
A long weekend escape plan filled with natural beauty, eclectic food and more in Carmel, a hideaway by the sea.
Our gossiping gourmet hits up Tahona, The Patio Group's new executive chef, Del's Hideout and more
Where you may find our garden columnist this month!
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the August 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Know the public access laws and find your spot in the wilderness
Travel trailers make inroads as the new forever homes
San Diego's industrial and newsreel cameramen unionized in 1929
These ladies who (make) lunch embrace an Italian pace and richness of ingredients in their monthly Pranzo Pop-Ups
Here's six things you can do now to lessen your environmental impact
[Partner Content] The latest smart home technology makes traveling (or even waiting for a package) a breeze
[Partner Content] Vistal is a decadent option for Mother’s Day brunch (and more) in downtown San Diego
[Partner Content] Brunch, golf, spa treatments and indulgent treats for the Mom in your life.
Owners of modern diner Royale host a backyard barbecue that's anything but basic at their Nopalito Farm
Podcaster, therapist and writer Chrissy Powers' guide to Oceanside
Our editor introduces the up-and-coming designers we feature this month, plus what she loves about April's magazine!
Make your next meal (or cocktail) look as pretty as it tastes with edible flowers
Part 2 of our guide to a new major design destination: Phoenix dining
Part 1 of our guide to a new major design destination: Phoenix hotels
An architect's belief in family time, electronica and the importance of junk
A once-homeless local family of six receives a house transformation like they never imagined
What you need to live well in a small space on the water
A vibrant Chula Vista resident shares the past and present of the place she calls home
Our editor introduces the winning homes of the year, plus what she loves about February's magazine!
Our gossiping gourmet checks out Grant Grill octopus dishes, plus more food news and reviews
Shop Good owner Leah Kirpalani's top five clean-beauty essentials
We dug through our archives to bring you the inside scoop on San Diego Restaurant Week 2019!
Shop Good owner Leah Kirpalani takes us to her healthy-living go-tos
Entryway maker Cesar Mendez blazes a new trail using found objects
Former competitive surfer Sylvie Coulange rolls into the foodie world
Creative soul Melissa McFarlin of Sway Sundries aims to heal with her suds and salves
Photography just clicks for craftsman furniture maker John Cortese
Engineer Ryan Benoit cultivates his creativity by mixing plants, design and invention.
Our art director Emily teaches Eva about the science (and art) of making sourdough
Baran Pourfard imbues her furniture design work with the American Dream
For #SecretLivesWeek, here's our roundup of the best planners to manage everything you juggle
Surfing fishmonger Joe Skoby shapes a different kind of curve as a ceramicist
A newbie embarks upon the IDEA World Fitness & Nutrition Expo
Meet our favorite local on-the-verge creatives carving out a name for themselves
Our editor reveals her secret life, plus what she loves about January's magazine!
A certified herbalist and aromatherapist shares which scents help calm, energize and more
Clay + Craft's Nicole Novena shares the best places to get drinks, foods and goods by the sea
Our managing editor set out to see what all the wellness fuss is about
From doughnuts to storytelling, these sisters-in-law do it all together
Making over a dollhouse for my daughter and sharing my stories along the way!
Our fella-in-the-know Sam Larson is here to help you shop for the men in your life
Our culinary expert Jennifer Lee is here to help you shop for your favorite foodies
Licensed esthetician Olia Majd of Love, Olia helps you shop for favorite beauty mavens
Our editor reflects on her first full year with the magazine!
A seasoned event planner shares her easy tips for adding festive touches
Our garden expert Kevin Espiritu helps you shop for the green thumbs in your life
One of San Diego's favorite chefs takes us on a tour of his favorite spots
City Girl Gone Mom's Danielle Lucia Schaffer is here to help you shop for the kids and kids-at-heart
An afternoon of cocktails, nibbles and DIY wreath-making fun with Native Poppy's Natalie Gill
Our gossiping gourmet hits the new Death by Tequila, plus more food news and reviews
San Diego-made grub that's good enough for you but created for your pet
Our mom-in-the-know Kristin Helms is here to help you shop for the mothers in your life
Our fashion expert Conni Jespersen is here to help you shop for your fave fashionistas
Our chefs dish on the best San Diego off-the-beaten-path restaurants
This leftover Thanksgiving stuffing recipe makes a tasty–and slightly spicy–appetizer.
Our travel expert Katie Dillon is here to help you shop for your favorite globetrotters
One of San Diego's favorite chefs takes us on a tour of his favorite spots
Build your own scotch and whiskey collection with these tips and ideas
A mashed potato update with a Polish twist makes leftover sweet potatoes even sweeter.
One of San Diego's restaurant pioneers takes us to her favorite dining spots in town
Cream cheese joins turkey and cranberry in Whitney Bond's baked delight
Restauranteur, cookbook author and Top Chef star shows us around town meal-by-meal
A Mount Helix estate provides a contemporary backdrop for the retired chief of staff's collections and lifestyle
Food blogger and author Whitney Bond revamps Thanksgiving leftovers
Whitney Bond's Thanksgiving-inspired holiday cocktail is festive and delicious
Make brunch out of your Thanksgiving leftovers with a stuffing-crust quiche
Thanksgiving leftovers get a holiday-inspired Mexican makeover with seasonal pomegranate guacamole and queso fresco
8 fresh ideas for setting the holiday table
Shopping retro in San Diego with Jenna Pilant
A South Park pioneer sets his designs on some of his favorite things
Inspire more than just a healthy appetite by encouraging your guests to get crafty as they chat and sip
Trust us, you can definitely make these at home
A new site offers a different way to buy your fruits and veggies
Our editors share a few of their favorites to visit
3 tips to make it easy for you and fun for them
Matches that bring out the best of both
An artist and her chef husband take guests on a creative culinary adventure and inspire us to do the same
Because “Friends don’t let friends buy succulents”
Exercise with your dog so you both get fit
A longtime resident and new business owner shows us her street of dreams
A guide to the best shops in San Diego
Where to rough it in style and what to pack for your luxe journey that’s not too far from home
Jules Wilson Design takes us to her favorite spots in the East Village
JRDN at Tower 23 Hotel touts a new and improved menu
Smokeyard BBQ & Chop Shop is the perfect balance of bold, spicy and sweet
A home chef shares easy, sophisticated recipes and tips for dining on the beach with friends
Tips for sniffing out a home where furry tenants are welcome
Clay Summers fesses up to a love of poke, Japanese wrestling and Miller High Life
See Where a Photographer and Her Son Hang, Nosh and Sip
After Reading This, You Will Say, “No Problem”
Recipe from Parc Bistro-Brasserie
One of the millions of reasons why dogs are the best
Photography by Vincent Andrunas
Photography by Carol Sonstein
Where One Native Shops, Decompresses and Dines
According to one of our longtime editors
You need to see these historic hideaways
Acclaimed Local Adventure Photographer Shares Tips For Getting The Best Shot
A Local Nonprofit Gives Kids With Cancer (And Other Health Issues) A Totally Reimagined Space
Chef Tim Kolanko of Coronado’s Maretalia Ristorante shows us how to cook Gnocchi Sardi at home