2011 December | She's Cookin'

salmon mousse, salmon mousse appetizer, smoked salmon mousse

Salmon Mousse and Champagne

Salmon and champagne are a natural pairing for the holidays or any occasion where you desire a touch of elegance and sophistication …..

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Angus Beef Sliders with crsipy onion strings

Anaheim Ducks Breakaway Bar & Grill

Sports fans rejoice! The highly anticipated Anaheim Ducks Bar & Grill is now open at John Wayne Airport. Finally, a space full …..

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Baked Apples for Santa

We all want to eat, drink, and be merry during the holidays. The question is: how to avoid the high fat, high …..

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Whiskey Buck, Mad Men cocktails, bourbon cocktails, What Would Don Draper Do

WWDDD: Whiskey Buck

WWDDD being the acronym for the pop culture reference to What Would Donald Draper Do?, or in this case, What Would Donald …..

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Mushroom, Apple and Sage Stuffed Red Onions

While everyone’s been baking their little hearts out; tempting readers with homey gingerbread cakes, elegant pavlovas, and every deletable cookie imaginable, I’ve …..

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Paul Martin’s American Grill Happy Hour

Irvine Spectrum is hot, hot, hot right now with three highly anticipated openings: Capital Seafood, Cucina Enoteca and Paul Martin’s American Grill. …..

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Sweet Potato, Pork and Apple Skillet Hash

It seems that BRUNCH, everyone’s favorite weekend pastime, has been trending for some time now. If you look around, every dining establishment, …..

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Asian Pear Clafoutis

A clafoutis saved Thanksgiving Day at our house this year. While pies were being “oohed” and “aahed” over and providing the grand …..

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