In our fast-paced world it’s good to take a walk on the slow side now and then, escape the confines of the walls around us, spend time outdoors to enjoy, relax and rejuvenate. Living as close to the beach as I do you would think I’d be down there every day but, unfortunately, that’s not […]
5 Star Makeover: Courgette and Mint Tian
With kids at home and everyone preoccupied with exciting summer vacation plans, June’s 5 Star Makeover was extended to June/July 5 Star Makeover. Thank you to our benevolent leaders, Natasha and Lazaro, because there was a lot of stuff that went down in my humble abode in the past two months, unfortunately none of it […]
What to Eat at the OC Fair
Normally, I’d be sharing another simple + seasonal recipe that’s healthy and easy to prepare; most likely a fresh, nutritious side dish highlighting veggies from our summer garden which is doing really well this year, but since The Don’s been in and out of the hospital for the past two months, my heart really hasn’t […]
Let’s Eat at the OC Fair
Hooray, it’s that time of year again! The Orange County fair opened on Friday, July 15th and with free admission and free parking being offered for the first hour – I heard from a fairly reliable source (my daughter who’s working in the Culinary Arts division this year) that more than 20,000 people showed up […]
Claes Ovation, Laguna Beach
Two weeks ago, my friend Patty Mitchell of Your Restaurant Connection invited me to dine at the newly-remodeled Claes Ovation in the historic, world famous Hotel Laguna to preview the new menu created by Executive Chef Paul Bauer to herald the conceptual makeover. Since 1985, when Claes Andersen bought and refurbished the interior and exterior […]
Pulled Pork and Mexican Zucchini with Corn
In May, I began contributing my Travel-Eats articles at Honest Cooking along with “70 of the world’s most interesting food & beverage writers, bloggers, photographers and Chefs featured on Honest Cooking”. I’m proud to be considered one of the 70 and join several esteemed food bloggers that I know: Nancy at Spicie Foodie, Alisha at […]
Blackberry Lemonade Martini
I don’t usually start off Monday morning with a cocktail (maybe I should!), but since the Blackberry Lemonade Martini I was enjoying last weekend was the featured photo on the LA Times Food What did you eat this weekend? photo gallery today, I thought folks might like the recipe. It’s been pretty hot here in […]
Starfish, Laguna Beach
An enchanting mermaid lures Orange County foodies and tan, beach, beautiful people with her siren song to Starfish in Laguna Beach, seducing them with bites of Asian coastal cuisine and the promise of more delights. Tabu Grill owner Nancy Wilhelm unveiled her latest culinary concept Starfish a few weeks ago at a Grand Unveiling reception […]
Zucchini Keftedes with Feta
In keeping with my garden theme during this bountiful time of year, the past week was officially declared Zucchini Throwdown at She’s Cookin’ and I’ll be sharing three simple + seasonal recipes for this most prolific summer squash. First up is a recipe from Chef Michael Symon’s Easter Goes Greek spread featured in Bon Appétit‘s […]
Party of 200, No Problem
I’ve written about this month’s Top Mom, Marina, and her seemingly easy, breezy style at pulling off major league fun parties back in December of 2009 when I attended her annual Holiday boutique party. (Sheesh, this is when I first launched my blog – don’t even look.) Besides her girl time get-togethers, Marina and her […]