Ta Da! Dinner Made Simple
It wasn’t exactly an incident, but it was definitely a thing. A little bit of a disagreement of sorts. It left me feeling inadequate and my family feeling hungry. I was out […]
Category Archives: Cooking
What I’m cooking now.
No Soup For Me!
That is, unless I make it myself. I woke up this morning feeling pretty crappy. Not a surprise–everyone in the house had been sick over the Holidays, except me. I […]
Cured!
The cure is finished . . . finally! I cured these babies, using the simple water curing method for Kalamata-style olives, for about fifteen days. There are many methods you […]
It Takes Time: Curing Olives
I was on an evening walk with my husband, Guy, and we walked past a vacant lot. We’ve walked past that same lot many, many times (and driven by it […]
Don’t Call This Sandwich Basic–The Turkey “Ruby” Sandwich with Honey Mustard & Apple Slaw
It’s a much lighter twist on a grilled Rueben, made with Foster Farms All Natural Honey Roasted and Smoked Turkey. Delicious! #dontcallmebasic Turkey “Ruby” Sandwich with Honey Mustard and Apple […]
I Love California Walnuts!
When I was a little girl growing up here in Southern California, I was not too fond of the big ol’ walnut tree in my backyard. The nuts that fell […]
Waldorf Salad Reboot
The original Waldorf Salad was first created in the late 1800s at New York’s legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where it’s still the most frequently requested recipe on the menu. Originally, […]
GrowRIVERSIDE – 2015 Homegrown RIVERSIDE Recipe Contest
The good news: It’s a recipe contest! The bad news: It’s only open to locals (Riverside and San Bernardino County). But if you’re local and love cooking with fresh produce […]
Falling for Fall
Yes, I know it’s only a couple of weeks before Christmas, but it’s officially still Fall (at least until December 21st). Plus, the big cans of pumpkin are still in […]
Nashville * Bake-Off * New York * The Chew
I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since I was in Nashville competing at the Pillsbury Bake-off. It was a blast visiting Nashville and catching up with all my […]
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