Hot and Cold Lemon-Lime Sorbet
It’s June which means it’s officially summer; and while the temperature out on the west coast hasn’t changed that much, the rest of the country has finally thawed out. Actually it appears they’ve gone from fridgid to hot with no…
Read moreOlive-Crusted Swordfish
I’ve been an olive fan ever since I was a little girl. I started the way most kids do, by placing those pitted black olives on each of my fingers, playing with them for a little while, then happily sucking…
Read moreRangoon Ruby
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts I’m a huge fan of cranberry juice. I’d drink it all the time if I could. While it’s true I prefer to drink my cranberry with vodka or rum, I’m plenty happy drinking my…
Read moreChicken Flatbreads
The weather’s been all over the map here in Southern California the past couple weeks. One day it’ll be in the 90’s and the next day it’ll be down in the 60’s, which means my kitchen is in a state…
Read moreAperol Spritz
This year for Mother’s Day I’d love to sleep in and have breakfast served to me in bed. Sleeping in, you ask? Why do you want that for Mother’s Day? That’s a regular weekend, isn’t it? Not in my house…
Read moreMommy’s Cookies
I look forward to Mother’s Day every year because it’s always fun to see what my boys have made me in class. These days, A’s presents are always a surprise because he makes them in his classes. But T is…
Read moreDerby Cocktail
Sound the bugle and grab your nicest hat, the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. That means Churchill Downs will be swarming with people cheering on their favorite steed and enjoying a bourbon-based cocktail. While the Mint Julep is most definitely the…
Read moreCaramelized Onion Risotto
I was never a big fan of onions growing up. My parents on the other hand were huge fans. Liver and onions, French Onion Soup… they couldn’t get enough. But me, I never wanted any of it. Sure, if there…
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