Salted Caramel Affogado

February 20, 2013

I am a planner. I not only have “plan A” but I also have plan “B”, followed, of course by plan “C” and, more often than not, there is, lurking there somewhere, plan “D.” This ...

Southwestern Succotash

February 18, 2013

It’s no coincidence that February is Heart Health Month.. after all what better month to think about heart health than February  when we celebrate St. Valentines Day – a day dedicated to affairs of the ...

Sumo Tangerine Cheesecake

February 13, 2013

Sumo what??? Yes, you read that right – Sumo tangerines!!!  So what exactly is a Sumo tangerine? Well, it  is one of the newest varieties of tangerines to hit the market.. and I was lucky ...

Farro Salad with Tangerines and Dried Blueberries

February 10, 2013

Welcome to Citruspalooza – my own little celebration of all things citrus! As you know, citrus is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Given my love affair not only with citrus ...

Orange Blossom Cocktail

February 8, 2013

This week might “just” be the fastest one on record – it started off with a citrus tour in the Central Valley and is ending with (or should I say beginning??) with  – what I ...

Superbowl Snack Mix

January 31, 2013

Some people might  think that Superbowl Sunday is about football… but I have news for them. It’s not about football… it’s about the food! Specifically, snacks. Chicken wings, and drummettes,  sliders, chili, chips and dips ...

Roasted Red Pepper and Hummus Soup

January 28, 2013

To say that the year has gotten off to a crazy start would be an understatement. 3 trips in 3 weeks plus a complete re write of the curriculum for the class I am teaching ...

Rice with Caramelized onions and Lentils

January 10, 2013

Oh, baby it’s cold outside!” Ok, so it’s in the low 50′s which I know  for some of you is considered “shorts weather” but for us “hot house flowers” here in Southern California that is ...

Carrot Salad with Moroccan Spices

January 7, 2013

Happy 2013!!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! As you may have noticed, I took the holidays  off – immersing myself fully in the season and luxuriating in spending time with my ...

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