Raspberry and Fig Cake
Two of my favorite fruits are figs and raspberries and lucky for me they’re both in season right now. They may be totally different fruits with completely different flavors, but both are equally delicious. The firm little red berries are…
Read moreChocolate Chile Popsicles
It’s finally here. Hatch Chile Season. It’s that wonderful time of year when Hatch Chiles start showing up at your local farmers markets and certain grocery stores. I know it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but when…
Read moreRamos Gin Fizz
We’re in the middle of August and here in California it’s hot and getting hotter. So, I’m all about cool drinks. But better than icy, cool drinks are cool, fizzy drinks. Yup, I’m continuing my obsession of fizzy cocktails which…
Read moreThe Shandy
Last weekend Kitchy took to the beach with some friends we hadn’t seen in awhile. We used to get together every 4th of July and I’d always make my fried chicken, so I promised to make it again. We also…
Read moreRoasted Grape and Fig Relish
My family and I just can’t get enough of all the fresh summer fruits available right now. While stone fruits are far and away my favorite, there’s another fruit that shows up toward the end of July that we all…
Read moreSingapore Sling
As you all know I love my cocktails. But what you may not know is that when it comes to drinking, I like to follow the seasons. In the fall and winter I like to drink apple based or warm…
Read moreRosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa
One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is steak. I love marinating it for hours in a variety of spices, salts and vinegars. I love listening to it sizzle as I lay it on the hot grates….
Read moreRaspberry Citrus Clafoutis
I love desserts. As you can see from this blog, if there’s one thing I love more than anything, it’s desserts. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, brownies, cakes or popsicles, if it’s sweet, I’m in. But more than desserts,…
Read moreAmerican Beauty
As you all know I love my cocktails. All those liquors mixing together to make some unbelievably delicious elixir, they’re just too much fun. But sometimes I prefer a nice glass of wine to a cocktail. Yes, it’s true. Recently…
Read moreRed, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas
Want to know what I love about summer? I finally get to hang out on the beach. I cook most meals outside on the grill. But more than anything else, all my favorite fruits are finally available. Sure, I’m a…
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