When it comes to gift-giving for Christmas, one of my favorite family traditions is getting each other stocking stuffers. These range from silly to practical. This year, my mother was pleasantly … [Read more...] about Strawberry Bellini Recipe to Start Your New Year

We've sponsored twenty six different Pics of the Week this year and loved each and every one of them.  Over this last year we've had more than 400 picture submissions, each helping to illustrating … [Read more...] about The FresYes Pic of the Year!

This week the $25.00 gift card for Cafe Corazon goes to Amie for the pic, “Our daughter just loves Old Navy.”. Want to know how they did it? Read this post! This next week we'll be having a … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner 12/27

With all the hustling and bustling around Christmas, there's something cathartic about stoping to take the time to cook a meal or a holiday dish for loved ones. This is the time of year to really be … [Read more...] about Video: Orange and Cranberry Scones for Christmas

This week the $25.00 gift card for Vons/Safeway goes to Gayle Vaughn for the pic, “Santa arrived in style at the 144FW Air National Guard kids Christmas party, Dec 10, 2014”. Want to know how … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week for 12/20

Note from Alisa: the following post was written by Nathaniel Stiers, co-producer of a killer NYE party happening at Fulton 55 (with an awesome cocktail bar upstairs) and co-founder of Good Fortune, … [Read more...] about How to Stock Your NYE Bar!

This week the $25.00 gift card for The Lime Lite goes to Monica for the pic, “The zoo. My baby loving on the animals!!”. Want to know how they did it? Read this post! The rules are simple. … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week 12/13

When it comes to Christmas shopping, I do everything I can to shop online. It's fast, it's easy, and you don't get as overwhelmed with choices while walking through a ton of aisles. Plus, you can buy … [Read more...] about Fresno Christmas Gift Basket Guide

This week the $25.00 gift card for Marble Slab Creamery goes to Carole for the pic, “Last soccer game of season. For 8 year old girls team from Gibson Soccer League. Go Lady Knights!”. Want to … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner (12/6)

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a hot drink on a cool winter day. I had my first-of-the-season hot chocolate with marshmallows last week and I just loved the way the melted marshmallows oozed … [Read more...] about Hot Toddies for the Holidays

This week the $25.00 gift card for Chiffonos Bakery goes to Brianne for the pic, “At Toys r Us, she saw Rudolph and just HAD to give him a hug!”. Want to know how they did it? Read this … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner for 11/28

For those of you looking for a last-minute-something-special to impress your relatives this Thursday, there's nothing like a savory pumpkin agnolotti to do just the trick. A cousin to ravioli, … [Read more...] about Recipe: Trelio’s Pumpkin Agnolotti

They say behind every great man is an even more remarkable woman. That's why I wasn't surprised when Craig Scharton, owner of Peeve's Public House and Local Market, let me into his kitchen to meet … [Read more...] about Video: Easy Bruschetta with Chef Bessy Acosta

This week the $25.00 gift card for Batter Up Pancakes goes to Christie for the pic, “My son Brixton was actually falling asleep in his high chair, I was trying to get a picture of that and this is … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week for 11/15

Sometimes it's hard to keep up on all the local foodie news, so here's a taste of what's been happening around town in the last few weeks (and a few extra tidbits from me). Lots of New … [Read more...] about Local Foodie News You Can Use

We're back! We have to say, your Halloween pictures were amazing! That was a lot of fun. Should we do another themed contest this year? If you are new here, the rules are simple. Fill out the … [Read more...] about Pic of the week is back!

Ah, the power of cookies. You can't help but smile when you see them, and you can't help but grab another after the first one (or three). Cookies simply make everything better, don't they? That's why … [Read more...] about FresYes Loves Cookies, Don’t You? Two Sisters Fresno

Pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin soup, pumpkin mocha ice cream...if you've been to Trader Joe's in the last month, you'll see that they've had a total pumpkin takeover. From sweet to savory to … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Use Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter

Last week, I talked about the 5-day healthy eating challenge I did with the Fresno-based Team Beach Body Coach Leah Canseco-Decker. I've watched her journey over social media for just over a year, as … [Read more...] about Fitness Tips and Q&A with a Former Skinny Fat Girl

In case you didn't know, the Pic of the Week contest is all about either Kids or Pets in their Halloween costumes. We've been getting a bunch of great pics, and they are all in the Facebook Album … [Read more...] about FresYes Halloween Costumes

  I almost made it. A five-day challenge with coach Leah Canseco-Decker to "learn how to eat healthy and kick out those bad habits." Last week, I joined about 15 others from around the country … [Read more...] about My Almost 5-Day Healthy Eating Challenge

This week the $25.00 gift card for Jack's Urban Eats goes to Melanie for the pic, “My two legged dog Nubbles! This picture was taken at Woodward park for The Fresno Bee (she was featured in an … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner (10/11)

As I entered into the world of Fresno food culture about five years ago, certain local foodies quickly popped up on my radar. One was David Scheidt. I knew he did something in the financial world … [Read more...] about Meet the Winemaker: David Scheidt