Independence Day doesn’t get any better, crazier, or more patriotic than the celebrations in downtown Huntington Beach – beginning with the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade. Not what you would expect from a beach city known for its surf culture, yet the parade is in its 111th year, is the largest 4th of July […]
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Individual Insalata Caprese-Guest Post
For this final week of 2010, I have chosen to share with you three classic dishes with a unique twist: First, a savory comfort dish; French Onion Soup with a Comté Cheese Crouton Second, a sweet breakfast treat to greet the new year: French Toast with Pomegranate Syrup AND Third, an elegant presentation of a salad favorite: Individual […]
Roasted Tomato Soup with Manchego Crisps
I know, I know – we’re having a genuine heat wave in SoCal, so bookmark this for after the October Santa Ana’s my friends 🙂 Meanwhile, fall is in the air in the rest of the Northern Hemisphere and this rustic, comfort food favorite is beckoning you to the table. Roasting the tomatoes to concentrate […]
French Tomato Tart
A savory French tomato tart makes use of the best of summer’s bounty! Jump to Recipe With the Young Baker now settled into her new environs at UC Santa Cruz, you may not be seeing too much in the area of sweet treats here. But I do love savory tarts and, with a late crop […]