Jump to Recipe Saying “Yes” to the best in seasonal produce when approached by companies like Melissa’s Produce, is one of the perks of being a food writer and occasional recipe developer. I’m grateful to receive some fingerling potatoes or plumcots or, most recently, champagne grapes to play around with in the kitchen; it saves […]
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Pizzeria Mozza in OC
Pizza lovers and gourmands across the county have been giving thanks since September 1st that they no longer have to drive to LA to savor the wood-fired pizzas, artisanal salumi and cheeses, and fine wines of Pizzeria Mozza, the unanimously adored brainchild spawned from the partnership between Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Nancy Silverton, It’s […]
Fried Green Tomato Pizza with Marcella Hazan’s Pizza Dough
When people ask me what is my favorite food, I’ve never been able to give them a straight answer because I love variety and the unique flavors of so many cuisines. But, if I HAD to pick a favorite, pizza is certainly at the top of the list, so I was really pleased when Natasha […]
Coca Mallorquina
Shari Bonnin is a talented jewelry and clothing designer from Orange, CA and our November Mom of the Month. I knew Shari from Twitter (@sbonnin) and much to our surprise we met in real life when I recognized her at a parents orientation at UC Santa Cruz this summer. As it turns out, both our […]
Pizzettas!!!
Hurray for summer! Hard to believe that it’s August already and, for parents of school-age children, time to start Back-to-School shopping and thinking about getting back on a schedule – eek! I have a feeling that, like me, you’re squeezing as much fun as you can into every waking minute! I’m feeling a little guilty […]