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I know I’ve been all about being healthy the past few weeks but even I need the occasional cookie or sweet treat. A simple cookie won’t tip the scales if you’ve been cutting back, but it could temper those cravings…
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I love breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day… or so they say. But it’s still not my favorite meal. No, my favorite meal, or maybe course is a better term, has got to be dessert! I love…
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With Easter on Sunday, now’s the time for festive tables and bright colored desserts. Sure, chocolate is always a winner, but with those Easter baskets full of chocolate bunnies and eggs, a fruity dessert seems like the perfect choice to…
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Every year I’m in one of two places for Thanksgiving. I’m either here in Redondo Beach hosting the holiday, or I’m up in Marin helping my mother while she hosts. Either way, one thing always remains the same: we order…
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So, we’re going on week three of “safer at home”. How are you doing? Have you figured out what it is that keeps you sane or have you found a show that you’re binging? If so, please let me know….
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New Year’s Eve is next week and for this holiday, champagne is an absolute must! While I have absolutely no problem drinking my champagne straight out of a coupe or flute, I prefer including it in a cocktail. My first…
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I got to experience something pretty incredible last Monday. I got to go to a liquor and bitters tasting. I know, you’re probably wondering what makes Monday any different from all the other liquor events I go to. Well, not…
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I own a lot of cookbooks. I have several from Ina Garten, a couple from Dorie Greenspan, a few from Carla Snyder along with several cocktail books. I use them all frequently but my favorite books are the ones that…
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Monday was Labor Day and that usually means one of two things. The kids are finally back in school and Rosh Hashana is right around the corner. I love Rosh Hashana. It means apples and honey, challah and brisket, and…
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I love butter. I didn’t used to. Like most kids who grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, I didn’t even know what butter was. See, my mom stocked margarine in her fridge because back then we were all taught…
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