Last May, I attended a Tupperware party. I know what you’re thinking, BORING – who goes to Tupperware parties anymore? Well, this is hands-down the most entertaining home party I’ve ever attended. Best Tupperware Party Ever! Meet Kay Sedia, a cross-dressing Tupperware salesperson that was a hit for about 40 women who attended my friend […]
Potato and Leek Soup
With tomorrow being St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve had Irish on my mind. Unlike many revelers on the Day of the Green, we’re not just Irish one day a year, The Don is of Irish/Scottish descent, his grandmother’s name was Bridgette O’Rourke – that’s about as Irish as you can get! So, besides the rustic, stick-to-your-ribs […]
It’s no blarney – Irish Soda Bread
For St. Patrick’s Day I decided to stray from the usual corned beef and cabbage and bake a rustic bread straight from the Irish countryside. It has a crunchy crust and a heartiness of texture that would have fueled an Irish lad or lass through the day’s toil. Perfect with the Potato Leek soup that […]
$50 Safeway/Vons Giveaway
Recently I did a review on Yoplait’s Fiber One yogurt because I’m interested in healthy foods that are available in grocery stores. Fiber One has the creamy, delicious taste you expect from Yoplait, is an excellent source of calcium and Vitamins A & D, and has 5 grams of fiber. That’s 20% of the recommended […]
AnQi
Another restaurant I visited during Orange County Restaurant Week was AnQi, at Bloomingdales in South Coast Plaza, where I met Tanya of Design Action Studios for lunch. Considering it was only 11:30 a.m., we refrained from ordering the Pink Lotus martini but savored every bit of the three course lunch. The first course was a Roasted […]
Green Goddess Dip
This vegan dip was a snap to make – especially with the new mini food processor I picked up at Sur La Table. A quick stop at the Apple Store led me to meander across the way to Sur la Table – Crystal Court at South Coast Plaza is shopping heaven for techie, or techie […]
Zimzala at the Shorebreak Hotel
Last week was Orange County Restaurant Week so there wasn’t much cooking going on in the She’s Cookin’ Kitchen. OC Restaurant Week gives local foodies a chance to enjoy specially priced prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at over 100 participating restaurants. The specialty menus usually consisted of three courses at lunch for $10, […]
In the Dog House
SIT, STAY, EAT The motto of the Lazy Dog Cafe expresses the simple pleasure of taking things a little slower and sharing food with those you love. The whimsical doggie-themed decor has instant appeal and the creative rustic design has been described as “Frank Lloyd Wright meets Ralph Lauren”, inspired by owner Chris Simms’ summers […]
Friday’s Fish
What exactly is Fat Tuesday all about? Roman Catholics around the world celebrate Carnival, which comes from the Latin phrase “the removal of meat”, and is the three day period preceding the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is Shrove Tuesday and is more popularly known by the French term Mardi […]
Unbelievable Vegan Stuffed Shells
Even though there’s years of research and information published about how unhealthy the typical American diet is, I feel as if the increased publicity of Food, Inc. and Michael Pollan’s books are reaching mainstream America and more families are taking action: eating more fruits and vegetables, less meat, closer to the source, etc. I’ve been […]