Are you into the food truck craze? If so, what’s your favorite? Or maybe you’d like to attend Foodie Fest so you can check it out! Either way, leave a comment below to WIN TWO TICKETS!! Winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday the 13th. What is it? The OC Foodie Fest is […]
Let them eat pie!
Well, that’s NOT what she said! And Marie Antoinette probably wouldn’t have said that because working class folks have been eating pie since the days of the ancient Egyptians, according to the research I’ve read on the origins of pie. Recipes for pie came over on the Mayflower, their ancestors being the English tart (one […]
Xanh Bistro
Last week, an enthusiastic group of 22 foodies converged on Xanh Bistro, a modern, neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant in Fountain Valley, to experience Chef Haley Nguyen’s gourmet interpretations of this increasingly popular cuisine. Organized by social media user extraordinaire, Ted Nguyen, these lunch “twEATups” are meant to bring together good food and good company while exploring the flavors […]
This week’s obsession….
Banana blossom, Vietnamese mint, sesame seeds, peanuts, shrimp and grilled pork served with lime and cilantro dressing. Come back for the full post about Xanh Bistro and Chef Haley’s demo on how to make spring rolls tomorrow 🙂
Cherry Tomato Ricotta Tart
Today, we have a Guest Blogger – actually bloggers – from southwest Florida – that got my attention because they are a Mother/Daughter team and their beautiful farm-to-table tart, recently featured in the Foodbuzz Top 9, caught my eye. I’m a huge fan of rustic tarts that highlight seasonal veggies (Zucchini and Sundried Tomato Tart […]
Southern Shrimp and Crab Burgers
When you’re craving seafood, these Shrimp and Crab Burgers hit the spot! America’s Favorite Seafood is Shrimp! Mardi Gras always gets me thinking about Southern food, especially the Creole and Cajun shrimp dishes that remind me of New Orleans. Did you know that shrimp is America’s favorite seafood? Yes, indeed. And there are Northern Shrimp […]
Blues & BBQ at the Hyatt
Here’s a quick quiz for you: 1. Do you like barbecue? 2.. Do you like the blues? 3. Are you looking for a fun and affordable evening of entertainment for the entire family? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, then why not head to Huntington Beach and the gorgeous ocean-front Hyatt Regency Resort […]
This week’s obsession….
Sol Cocina’s LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOS (each with a different salsa: one with mango habanero, one with pico de gallo and one with tomatillo (or pick your fave).
Greek-style Eggplant Spread
New readers (thank you!) may not know what a big fan of eggplant I am. In fact, one of my signature recipes is a lower-calorie version of eggplant parmesan, which I have aptly named Eggplant Parmesan “My Way”. The Western (Globe) eggplant is your common grocery store variety – they are typically large with glossy dark […]
Grilled Peppers Stuffed with Herbed Basmati Rice
Along with the bumper crop of slender green beans – the particular variety, I’m not quite certain of; our garden has blessed us with a bounty of beautiful purple and green peppers as well as Japanese eggplant and Chinese peas. It’s a veritable United Nations of vegetables growing in our backyard – just one of […]