Five Things I Love (and Miss) About My Dad
My Dad Was a Fantastic Cook. Mom didn’t really like to cook. She’d manage to put meals on the table during the week though, because that’s what moms did. My […]
Lamb-tastic!
When I was growing up, we only had lamb at our dinner table a handful of times. It was expensive and reserved for special occasions. And when we did have […]
The Dirty Work – A Giveaway!
I cook–a lot. I clean–a lot. Duh. I use The Scrubbies, the best cleaning pad you’ll ever use. And the only one you’ll ever need. No, The Scrubbies are […]
Quinoa: The New Couscous (or Polenta, or Grits . . .)
We’re gearing up for a heat wave over the weekend here in Southern California. They’re saying we may break some heat records. Hot weather gets me thinking about salad. Not […]
Happy Memorial Day! Cheers!
Who’s ready for the long weekend? I know I am. This is the weekend that unofficially kicks off the Summer outdoor season here in California. A lot of people will […]
Thinking of Oklahoma . . .
I’ve been to Oklahoma once. In 2011, I had the opportunity to travel to Oklahoma to cook with Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman) at her sprawling ranch outside of Pawhuska. […]
Be a Winner! The Cooking Contest Central Membership Giveaway!
Have you been toying with the idea of entering a cooking contest or two? If you’ve got creative ideas, but just need a little nudge to dive in to the […]
No Boring Salads!
It’s warm here in Southern California. It was downright hot earlier this week. When it gets warm, I start to think about salads. It’s just too hot to stand in […]
Primavera in the Gardens–University of California, Riverside
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Southern California! Perfect for a stroll around a beautifully landscaped garden with lots of flowers in bloom, birds chirping, wine flowing. Yes, […]
Delicious Stolen Property
Soooo . . . my neighbor was out of town over the weekend and I checked in on her house. You know, I did the neighborly thing and took in […]
Live, Laugh, Cook, Eat 