Even though I could barely walk, I dragged myself to Venice beach yesterday. I didn’t drive. I couldn’t. I don’t even know how I got there. I was in the passenger seat kinda half asleep. I needed that vitamin D and the sun provided that beautifully. It was a gorgeous day and I HAD to…
After having zero luck searching for a pen in my pocketbook, to write down a recipe that was stuck in my head, I decided to look for one in the kitchen drawer. Well, the pens must be in the kitchen, right? After all that’s where I develop all my recipes. So, I hopped out of…
“Mom, what’s on the menu for Christmas?” “Well I wasn’t planning on cooking too much. I’m gonna take it easy. I was thinking rib eye or rib roast.” “That’s it? No ham? No crabs?” “I’ll cook some crab if you want but it’s gonna be crab legs. I don’t mind cooking the ham but I…
Thanksgiving Day came and went like a boss! Where does the time go? I’ve been having way too much fun with my grandchild, Queen Califia, and is adjusting expeditiously to the new addition in our family. As usual, our table is blessed; adorned with herbs and all variety of earth foods. I am thrilled…
Fruit compotes are a staple in my household. NO chemically laden PANCAKE SYRUPS for us. Fruit compotes are super easy to prepare. In this version I added just a little Chardonnay (which is optional). You can add water, orange juice or apple juice to it. The fruits will release most of the liquid.