FAST FINDS
Diving into Marinades
Years ago, when my husband and I were newly engaged and relocated from Chicago to the Bay Area, I distinctly recall when we decided to outfit our first apartment out here with a little grill. It did not matter that we had such a…
Read MoreOne for Me…And One for You
As I was forming the dough for my Fig, Honey & Goat Cheese Galette from my previous post, I realized that perhaps I should make another galette for the other members of the family. After all, it did seem a wee insensitive of me to…
Read MoreSuper Salad
Time flies when you’re having fun. I can’t believe that July is coming to a close and we are in our fourth and final week of the POM Wonderful Summer Menu Series. I’ve been having so much fun in my kitchen with POM Wonderful pomegranate…
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Electrolux #splits: Banana Turon Split
It’s summer. It’s hot. I have a craving. I deserve a treat. All valid causes for ice cream. But today, my version of a banana split actually is for a good cause. Foodbuzz is supporting Electrolux and Kelly Ripa in their effort to increase awareness of…
Read MoreBeyond Cabs and Zins
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of returning to Ridge Vineyards for the 2nd Edition of their Wine Bloggers Tasting at the Monte Bello tasting room. If you recall the monumental tasting from last March, you may be wondering how this tasting could possibly surpass…
Read MoreIf You Like Pina Coladas
…then you’ll love a POM-Pina Colada! Kick off your weekend and National Pina Colada Day (ah, bet you didn’t know that today is a holiday) with a frothy, creamy blend of pomegranate juice, fresh pineapples and coconut. And rum. Can’t forget the rum. For Week…
Read MoreIcebox Treats
Temperatures are rising, so these days, I try my hardest to avoid firing up the oven. But my cravings for baked goods never go away (darn), so that means I try to plan my baking better. If I can, I time my baking for early…
Read MoreSpicing up the Simple Things
When we’re grilling up some fantastic steaks – whatever the style – sometimes there’s nothing better on the side than hearty steak fries. It satisfies that meat-and-potatoes, stick-to-your-ribs craving, and when you prepare them on the grill, it’s a healthier alternative to the deep fried…
Read MoreSummer of POM
Not too long ago, I shared a recipe for a POMegranate-Soy-Garlic Marinade that I had created when POM Wonderful sent me a case of their tasty pomegranate juice. Since then, I have been cooking more and more with the juice; pomegranate has found its way into so…
Read MoreBaking 101
Even though I am home full time raising my family, we are still so busy that I don’t often get an opportunity for quality kitchen time with my children. Particularly for my daughter, we hardly get a chance to play together when cooking or baking.…
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Bubbling with Sweetness
Thank goodness the melons are in season. Come summer, they become a major food group for my daughter — she and her best friend can devour a whole cantaloupe in one sitting. For once, I can’t argue. It is a fruit, after all. Not only…
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Doughnuts for Dads
If you follow this blog fairly regularly, you probably expect that we grilled on Father’s Day. We did. My husband spent part of Saturday giving his dearest grill some extra loving care, getting it all nice and clean and shiny, prepping it for a day…
Read MoreBack of the Pantry
As the end of the school year drew to a close last week, I [naively] thought Great, the kids are on summer vacation! No more homework, no need to pack lunches, no alarm clocks! Time to rest. Aaah. Wrong. I forgot a few details. Like…
Read MoreVelvet Sunshine
I think I can safely say (fingers crossed) that Summer has finally arrived in the Bay Area. We had our first heat spell over the weekend, nothing too terrible, really, but enough to crank up the air conditioning for a few hours. The timing was perfect,…
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Beyond Guacamole
When you see an avocado, what do you think of? I know. Let’s think beyond guacamole. I see avocados as an integral part of California cuisine, and falling in love with avocados is one of the many fringe benefits of my relocating to California. I…
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