The inspiration for this stunning salad started with the inaugural event of OC Bites last Saturday; sponsored by Melissa’s Produce , with the always charming Cathy Thomas entertaining us and signing her new cookbook Melissa’s Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce. Attendees, an enthusiastic and friendly group of food lovers, received a copy of the book and a gourmet […]
Red Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Red is the color of passion, desire, and love. To celebrate our 22nd Valentine’s Day I cooked a special red dinner for my sweetheart. I did this last night because he had to work today and doesn’t usually get home until 7:00 p.m. Yes, most companies don’t close for Lincoln’s Birthday, which was Saturday, and […]
You’re Invited to Cooking Connections
In January, I wrote about organizing and stocking a healthy pantry to make it easier to plan and cook healthy meals for your family. Since then I was invited to be a co-host on the segment “Creating an Efficient Kitchen” of Cooking Connections – the web’s first virtual cooking class chat room! Here’s a list […]
A Greener Place to Indulge
Not only does Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach serve up some fabulous fare in the heart of picturesque Laguna Beach, but I was pleased to discover that they are an eco-friendly company that is actively committed to sustainability. On a recent lunch visit, my friend Anita of Diary of a Mad Hungry Woman and I were […]
Mi Amore, Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Sausage and Peppers is a comfort food dish that I return to again and again – it’s hearty and satisfying for those days when you crave warmth and robust flavors. And, it’s quick and easy to make, requiring only a pepper, onion, and tomatoes – canned or fresh will do, and the purchase of quality […]
Clam Chowder from the Soup Kitchen
A winning clam chowder recipe with a flavorful twist from herbs de Provence. Featured on Huffington Post’s Kitchen Daily’s article on New England Clam Chowder: What’s the Best Recipe? Jump to Recipe One drizzly afternoon in December I joined several bloggers from OC Family and the Orange County Register at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen […]
This Week’s Obsession….
Taco Flight 8 Mini Tacos for $18 Grilled Octopus, Pork Belly, Short Rib, Curried Paneer, Wild Mushroom, Lamb, Duck, and Corazon Taco Asylum 2937 S. Bristol St. in The Camp Costa Mesa, CA 714-922-6010
Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Curry
You live with someone for half your life and just when you think you know everything about them: you can complete their sentences and predict their response to nearly any situation – they surprise you. And that’s somewhat refreshing when you get to this stage of the game 🙂 For some reason I thought The […]
Lunar New Year – Tet Festival Traditions
Tet Festival is the Vietnamese celebration of the Lunar New Year and it is surrounded by many traditions including cleaning house to sweep away evil spirits, preparing traditional foods, and giving gifts of Banh Chung and red envelopes. Preparations for Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, and welcoming the […]
Coconut Milk Date Shake
After eating, drinking and making a little too much merry, many of us start the new year with a clear-the-slate detox. A food-based detox begins by cutting out a lot of things we commonly eat: wheat, dairy, and meat, and boosting our nutritional intake and digestive function by eating several small meals a day that […]