February is American Heart Month and the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Sure, retailers have been showering us with red hearts and romantic notions, but besides a luscious box of chocolates and bouquet of red roses, consider a gift straight from the heart, by treating those you care about […]
Top Fine Dining Spots in SoCal for Valentine’s Day
Orange County is home to California’s Gold Coast and, as such, why in the world would you travel anywhere else for your perfect Valentine’s Day date night? There are many wonderfully romantic choices in your backyard! For a memorable dinner or an idyllic weekend stay, here are four fine dining destinations that will make that special […]
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Breast
It’s no surprise that the most popular recipe on She’s Cookin’ is Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Breast that I shared from the beloved Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, when her cookbook, “BarefootContessa, how easy is that” was released in 2010. Chicken continues to be the most popular meat in America and for good reason; it is […]
10 Naturally Delicious Sodium Substitutes
Ten natural salt substitutes to help you prepare deliciously healthy food at home that’s not boring or bland! Lowering your daily sodium intake is easier if you are preparing at least some of your meals at home because you are the one in control of how your food is cooked and seasoned. Too often what […]
The Innovative Wines of Italy’s Südtirol Alto Adige Region
There are no bad days in Italy, and when you are on a wine and culinary exploration that includes a visit to the breathtakingly beautiful alpine regions of Northern Italy to discover the wines of Südtirol-Alto Adige, it is nothing short of unforgettable! We arrived at Cantina Kaltern where we met Daniel Nogler, our charismatic […]
Serious Comfort Food at SeaLegs Wine Bar in Huntington Beach
Award-winning SeaLegs Wine Bar is celebrating the heartier flavors of winter with its new seasonal California shared plates, greens, entrees and desserts. The menu boasts a wealth of fresh, local and sustainable items selected to satisfy Huntington Beach locals and Southern Californians alike looking to unwind after work, gather with friends and family, or special […]
Healthy Italian Fare at Casa Barilla South Coast Plaza
With three successful restaurants in New York City, South Coast Plaza is thrilled to welcome Casa Barilla to their growing globally influenced restaurant roster. Ideally located on the lower level of the Sears wing, Casa Barilla offers a family friendly dining experience with an appealing array of Italian fare to please all palates. Lasagna | […]
Sweet Treats and Dessert Cocktails at Provenance #Dessert Goals
I can think of no better way to forget this awful year than indulging your senses with one of the decadent desserts or dessert cocktails from Provenance in Newport Beach. Dave Barry nailed it in his 2017 Year in Review: “Looking back on 2017 is like waking up after a party where you made some […]
Shrimp With Pommery Mustard Sauce
Versatile sauces are a secret weapon at any time of year, but especially when entertaining during the holidays! As promised, here is the recipe for Pommery Mustard Sauce served with Spaghettini’s Shrimp Pommery that caught my attention at their recent 30th Anniversary celebration. Spaghettini’s Shrimp Pommery The sauce — and super fresh, perfectly cooked shrimp, […]
From Our Home To Yours: Spaghettini Celebrates 30 Years
Spaghettini Seal Beach proudly celebrates their 30th anniversary with a glossy cookbook that brings their most popular dishes to your table. Being successful, not just surviving, in the ever-changing restaurant industry is an achievement that should be celebrated with great joy, and the team at Spaghettini has been hard at work on a cookbook, “From Our […]