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 […]
Category Archives: Travel
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 […]
Dancing with the Doughboy!
It’s Pillsbury Bake-Off season! You know how I love a good cook-off. Well, the Pillsbury Bake-Off is the grand-daddy of them all! One hundred home cooks from all over the […]
Spanish Fideo with Shrimp and Mussels
This time of year I often find myself thinking of Spain. The beautiful countryside, the sunflowers and the food! Of course, the food! With the recent news in the media […]
Me Gusta El Jugo Verde
Yes, I’ve been gone awhile. I’ve been a little preoccupied with a few really important things. I know you all understand. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I’ve also […]
Eat Apples!
It’s apple season! When my boys were younger, we’d make the pilgrimage every October to pick apples at Oak Glen. Even though Oak Glen is only 30 miles […]
The Great Garlic Cookoff 2013: From the Other Side of the Stove
What a great weekend! As you know, I’ve been looking forward to the Gilroy Garlic Festival for many months. This year marked the 35th anniversary of the event! I’ve been to […]
Top 5 Things I Love About Garlic (No. 2)
You should know by now that I’m counting down all week to the Great Gilroy Garlic Cookoff this Saturday, July 27! I’ll be tweeting live from the Cookoff Stage at the 35th Gilroy […]
Top 5 Things to Love About Garlic (No. 3)
I’m counting down all week to the Great Gilroy Garlic Cookoff this Saturday, July 27! If you haven’t heard, I’ll be tweeting live from the Cookoff Stage at the 35th Gilroy Garlic Festival with […]
Top 5 Things to Love About Garlic (No. 4)
I’m counting down all week to the Great Gilroy Garlic Cookoff this Saturday, July 27! If you haven’t heard, I’ll be tweeting live from the Cookoff Stage at the 35th Gilroy Garlic Festival with […]
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