California is known as the Golden State for many reasons — the seemingly endless sunshine, the fields of yellow wildflowers that appear every spring, the history of gold mining in the state, and of course, the golden sunsets.

The state itself is as diverse a place as its official nickname. California is the most populated US state and home to 3 of the country’s largest cities as well as 36 National Natural Landmarks, 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 280 state parks, and 149 federally designated wilderness areas.

This vast state has everything you could want for an epic nature getaway, from rugged mountain ranges to sandy beaches plus plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Deciding where to go first might just be the hardest part of planning a visit to California, so to help you out we’ve made a fun quiz to give you a personalized travel recommendation.

It’s time to get outside and fire up the grill because barbecue season has arrived!

Last year we shared a recipe for making the perfect burger for National Hamburger Day (you’re welcome), and this year we’ve been inspired by our newest cookbook to try something completely different but equally delicious: teriyaki chicken burgers wrapped in nori.

Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout or you want to surprise your dad on Father’s Day, this simple barbecue menu is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Serving breakfast in bed has become a Mother’s Day cliché, but as fervent foodies we think that since it’s the most important meal of the day — or so our mother’s have told us many times — breakfast deserves a second chance to prove itself as a go-to gift for mom.

For some fresh new takes on classic breakfast fare, we’ve turned to professional chefs and Firefly cookbook authors including Nicole Pisani, former head chef for Yotam Ottolenghi’s Nopi restaurant, and Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carré, the geniuses behind Mazi in London.

Whether the mom in your life prefers something savoury or sweet for breakfast, these delicious recipes inspired by Moroccan, Greek, and Welsh cuisine are sure to show her that you put in the extra effort this year — just like she does for your family everyday.

Bon appétit, maman!