Dear Friends, I just “discovered” the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet Food store! While Lafayette Gourmet caters to Parisians, for tourists looking for delectable gifts for foodie friends, it’s a one-stop shopping destination with thousands of food products – a majority by famed French producers: fine chocolates by Jean-Paul Hevin, macarons and pastries by celebrated chocolatier and pastry-maker […]
Le Pain Quotidien, Newport Beach
Le Pain Quotidien has arrived in Orange County! And it’s arrived in style, with a prime location and stunning ocean view at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Now we can enjoy the simple, elegant boulangerie fare of Belgian bakery and café Le Pain Quotidien that Belgians, Parisians, New Yorkers and Angelenos have been privy to for […]
Splashes at the Surf and Sand Resort
We’re definitely spoiled living in Southern California; yes, the state is in a shambles and there are absolutely too many people in cars dashing madly about, but if your soul were nourished by a view like this each morning, you would have to agree that it’s worth it. Not that this is what I wake […]
Star Olive Oil Tasting
A few weeks ago I was among a group of food writers, bloggers, publishers, lovers, invited by STAR Fine Foods to celebrate the launch of their first Extra Virgin Olive Oil made exclusively from California olives. It is the first locally grown olive oil for the importer which has introduced thousands of Californians and households […]
Carrot Pumpkin; Sauce or Soup
Are you as thrilled as I am that fall has arrived? All apples, cinnamon and pumpkins, brisk mornings, cozy fires, Halloween excitement, the hills dotted with hints of the brilliant colors to come… This past weekend I made a batch of sweet and savory baked apples for a little harvest party at Rustic Garden Bistro‘s […]
Fall Menu at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach introduced its fall menu last week. The new menu features 13 seasonal dishes showcasing autumn’s essential ingredients as they continue their unwavering efforts to bring guests the best California-grown food in globally-inspired dishes. True Food Kitchen, which sources food from local growers and purveyors, has created its fall menu […]
Foodies and Fashionistas at Style Week OC
In a night foodies won’t want to miss, actor, author and red carpet commentator Mario Lopez will co-host Restaurant Rave at Style Week O.C. on Thursday, October 6 at Irvine Spectrum Center. Lopez will join celebrity chef and radio host Jamie Gwen to showcase the latest dining trends while he prepares a signature dish from his […]
Salmon, Citrus and Sage
Besides seasonal + simple, I emphasize healthy dishes here at She’s Cookin’ – and, the older we get the more important this becomes. This isn’t a new thing for me, it’s always made me feel good to prepare a delicious meal for my family and know that they are filling their tummies with foods that […]
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 […]
Celebrate the Harvest Season at Pelican Hill
In celebration of its second annual olive harvest, Pelican Hill® presents Festa Dell’Autunno, a one-day “autumn festival” for Resort guests, featuring traditional Italian foods, wine tasting, live music, street painting artists, Motori Italiani automobile exhibitions, an espresso lounge and an olive oil pressing demonstration. Resort guests are invited to experience an Italian-style street festa outdoors […]