Earlier in the week, the Fast Food Maven, Nancy Luna of the Orange County Register, posted an article about the first casualty on the Orange County food truck scene, Brooklyn Boy’s Deli, and how the market here is a whole different animal from that of LA. Orange County has always been a different market from LA […]
Kids in the Kitchen
From Michelle Obama’s popular garden at the White House and ‘Let’s Move’ initiative to fight childhood obesity, to Jamie Oliver’s TV show “Food Revolution“, to Guy Fieri’s proposed legislation to recognize the 2nd Saturday of May as “Cook With Your Kids Day” in California, there seems to be a rising wave of genuine interest in […]
Grilled Tuna with Ginger-Lime Sauce
Cooking is not something that comes naturally – it’s a skill that’s developed over time just like anything else. Once you familiarize yourself with the tools of the trade and feel comfortable in a kitchen you’re more able to “throw” a satisfying and delicious meal together with what you have on hand. Over the years […]
This week’s obsession….
This week my obsession with Chile Rellenos has been raised to new heights. I wrote about Haven Gastropub’s gourmet version topped with Tillamook’s pepperjack cheese, had a simple but deliciously authentic Mexican chile relleno with homemade tortillas at La Parrilla after wine tasting in Temecula, and now I’m daydreaming about what I declared to be […]
Love a Loaf of Tillamook
I’m proud to say that I’ve been part of the “Loaf Love” Tour! I’m also willing to wager that you’re wondering what the heck is the “Loaf Love” tour? It starts in Tillamook, Oregon with these adorable little orange mini buses fabricated from a 1966 Standard VW Microbus and ends with bringing tasty Tillamook cheese […]
Sesame Noodle Salad with Peanut Ginger Dressing
There is absolutely nothing better on a hot summer’s day than a chilled noodle or pasta salad. I’m talking about this refreshing, delicious departure from your typical store-bought pasta salads laden with fat and calories from mayonnaise, but a Thai-inspired Soba noodle salad strewn with vibrant carrots, cool cucumbers and a luscious homemade peanut butter-ginger […]
Who’s Your Daddy!
Less than a year ago, I jumped into the social media fray – sheer serendipity is how I would describe it. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard any of the social media experts describe social media as serendipitous so I’m coining the phrase right now. We’ve heard paradigm shift, the new age of business etc.- […]
For the love of eggplant II
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For the love of eggplant
She’s Cookin’s recipe for Eggplant Parmesan was chosen as a finalist in Zov’s (of Zov’s Bistro fame) eggplant recipe contest and the judging is today; so I’m busy making Eggplant Parmesan “My Way” just as soon as I finish this cup of java 🙂 Over the years, I fine-tuned the preparation of this dish to […]
5-minute Spicy Hummus
Perfect for Game Day, tailgate parties, weeknight suppers, or any day of the week, you can’t go wrong with this 5-Minute Spicy Hummus. Honestly, it’s so quick and easy, you’ll wonder why you ever spent beer money on hummus! Of course, you can buy hummus at any store, and we all do, but for the […]