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One of my favorite winter meals is short ribs. They’re hearty, filling and rich and I absolutely love them. I’ve made them a few different ways including the slow cooker and a pot on the stove. While one cooks for…
Read moreComfort food. It’s one of my favorite things, especially when the days get cold. I mean, there’s just nothing better on a chilly, rainy evening than a hot bowl of stew or a big pot of macaroni and cheese. One…
Read moreNow that the holidays are over, we’re all focused on eating healthier, less fattening foods. It’s actually the number one new year’s resolution. Well, the number one new year’s resolution is to lose weight, but that usually involves eating healthier…
Read moreIt was 102° here yesterday. 102. I’ve been living in Redondo Beach for over ten years, and I don’t think it’s ever been that hot here. I mean, I live 10 blocks from the ocean. It’s supposed to be cooler…
Read moreSometimes when it’s hot, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. It’s on those occasions that I turn on the grill. Yes, I know the grill is an open flame and so also quite hot,…
Read moreStrawberry season may be coming to a close, but there’s still a couple months left to savor the sweet red fruit. I love strawberries. As a matter of fact, they’re one of my favorite berries. They’re great as a snack…
Read moreI discovered mojo a long time ago. I don’t remember when exactly, I just remember that I liked it. A lot. What is mojo (pronounced MO-ho)? It’s a garlicky, citrusy sauce that’s often used as a marinade and a finishing…
Read moreDuring the hot summer months, one of my favorite meals is a salad. I love salads because they’re cold and light and usually pretty healthy. You can have them with or without proteins, as a side or an entrée, you…
Read moreCherry season is ending. I’m seriously bummed because I love cherries. Those delicious, tart, little red spheres are absolutely amazing. Yes, I’m a Bing fan. I’ll eat them straight out of the basket, baked into sweets or sauteéd with a…
Read moreEvery so often I’m in a rush to get dinner on the table. While I like to take my time and make something that takes an hour or longer, two young boys make that nearly impossible. Sure, it’d be easy…
Read moreWhen there’s a nut allergy in your house, you have to be careful what you cook with. Since Hubs is allergic to nuts, there’s no peanut oil in the house, and every time I find a recipe that calls for…
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