Normally, I’d be sharing another simple + seasonal recipe that’s healthy and easy to prepare; most likely a fresh, nutritious side dish highlighting veggies from our summer garden which is doing really well this year, but since The Don’s been in and out of the hospital for the past two months, my heart really hasn’t […]
OC Dining & Events
A Taste of Greece Festival
It’s that time of year again! Summer anticipation, the flurry of end-of-school events, triumphant graduation parties, grills fired up with all of Dad’s favorites for Father’s Day… but don’t let the celebrations stop there! Mark your calendars for the A Taste Of Greece Annual Festival coming up next weekend at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church […]
OC Foodie Fest
I’ve recovered enough from the food frenzy which can now be referred to as the inaugural OC Foodie Fest, to give you a short recap. As with any inaugural event that is a huge success, it involved long lines, traffic gridlock, some disgruntled attendees, and thousands clamoring for more! A huge shout out to Taco […]
2nd Annual Slow Food Orange County BBQ
When I drove to Bommer Canyon in Irvine last Saturday to interview Chef Ryan Adams of Sorrento Grille, prior to the Slow Foods 2nd Annual Bommer Canyon BBQ, I did it because I was curious about the Slow Food organization whose principles mesh perfectly with what I advocate here: cooking at home and sharing meals […]
Slow Food Orange County
Today, I attended the Slow Food Orange County fundraiser in Bommer Canyon. I’ve never been to Bommer Canyon and was totally awestruck at the beauty of this oasis in the midst of urban sprawl. The principles of this world-wide organization are gaining momentum in the U.S. and I’ll be writing more about them this coming […]
A Taste of Greece
Last week I was among the fortunate foodies to attend the preview dinner for A Taste of Greece Festival coming up on June 25-27th. The festival is held at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine. Greek cuisine and hospitality will be on full display and you’ll be able to experience the same Greek culinary […]
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 […]
Mother’s Day – make it memorable
Treat mom to a memorable Mother’s Day with a luxurious spa treatment at The Resort at Pelican Hill.
FERNANDO BOTERO @ BOWERS MUSEUM
An exhibit of Fernando Botero’s paintings and sculptures opened on Saturday at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. If you’re not familiar with this artist, he was born in Columbia and is considered Latin America’s most famous and beloved artist. A painter, sculptor, and draftsman; he is renowned for his extravagantly rounded, and robust forms […]