Swimming lessons with Ruby were VERY successful and now she is a Diving Dolphin! Next year, Eva. Cook’n & Camp’n continues and recipes will definitely be coming along. What an adventure! Visiting family and friends has been wonderful. Jericho and family made it to Admiral Baker for the weekend to camp. And we took some time to visit my sister, Melissa, and take a dip!
2016 September 19: The Travels Continue


I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.