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Apple Pie Pork Chops

Back in the “old world” before Covid, I used to get together with several other bloggers at Melissa’s Produce. We’d talk and enjoy an amazing lunch and then have a Q&A with a specific chef about their newest cookbook. Photos…

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Drinks

One Minute Before Midnight

I know today is Christmas, but that means that New Year’s Eve is next Thursday, and if there’s one thing we all need this New Year’s Eve, it’s champagne. While there may not be a lot to celebrate this year,…

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Appetizers

Herbed Stuffed Squash Blossoms

We’re nearing the end of summer. I mean,  I know we’ve officially hit fall, but here in L.A. County, it still feels like we’re in the middle of summer. As a matter of fact, we’re about to be hit with…

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Drinks

Bebbo Cocktail

I love gin cocktails. It doesn’t matter if they’re straight up, on the rocks or full of bubbles. As long as the gin is good, I’m all in. While I prefer gin drinks full of bubbles when the sun is…

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Drinks

Kitty Highball

Low ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails are all the rage right now. According to several sources including Liquor.com and Punch magazine, more and more bars are including these types of drinks on their menus, because more and more people want…

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Drinks

The Gypsy Cocktail – Then and Now

As a vintage food and cocktail blogger, I have the opportunity to attend a lot of food and drink events. Most of them focus on current recipes and cookbooks as well as all the new liquors available for purchase. They’re…

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Entrees

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

I love cheese! I don’t care if it’s hard, soft, or slices. It could be brie, gouda or feta, I love them all. I’ll have it plain right out of the fridge, melted on a sandwich or crumbled over salads….

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Drinks

Cafe Royale

It’s been really cold and rainy here the past few days. I live in Los Angeles where it’s usually pretty warm, so I’m not used to all this cold weather. Since I’m not used to the cold weather, I’m not…

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Drinks

Pall Mall Cocktail

Now that autumn is in full force, it’s time to start switching to cooler liquors like rye, bourbon, scotch and whiskey. I always love this time of year because it means apples, lemons, oranges and maybe even a little maple… …

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