Today, Juneteenth has taken a much deeper much more important role in 2020! As I’m writing this blog post, I’m deep in thought about how Juneteenth has evolved in our country and for me personally. Juneteenth has always been a complicated holiday to celebrate. It is simultaneously a day of liberation and a day of […]
I’m in love with this Salmon Nicoise Salad! This is my California version of the classic Salad Nicoise which is a French salad served with potatoes, green beans, and olives, traditionally. Since my husband is from Canada, we’re big on salmon in our family. Matter of fact, we eat salmon all the time. We try […]
Cheers! Here’s to how to Plant a Cocktail Garden! Drinks made with fresh-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables as flavorings and garnishes are the toast of the summer party season, whether made with alcohol or not. As cocktail gardeners have grown more adventurous, the happy-hour repertoire has expanded well beyond the classic sprig of spearmint for […]
Who doesn’t love pasta? Everyone I know loves a good and tasty pasta. I found this version of a pasta recipe in Food & Wine Magazine called Garganelli with Speck, Peas and Scallion Cream and I came up with my own simplified variation which I’m calling Scallion Garlic Pasta with Peas and Mint. You know […]
If your idea of a good time includes the phrase “rosé-all-day”then I have the perfect Rosé Margarita recipe for you! Did you know that Rosé Margaritas are a thing? I know I didn’t and they’re so damn yummy! I got this recipe surfing the web and it’s from Cosmopolitan Magazine. As soon as I found […]
Here’s How To Make A Delicious Cheese and Meat Platter! A great go-to meat and cheese tray is my favorite go-to party trick. I can put it together in just a few minutes. No stress involved whatsoever. Yet, the meat and cheese board always looks so fancy and appetizing. It even impresses me after I […]
This Chicken Avocado Lime Soup includes all natural ingredients, is quick and easy to make, gluten-free and keeps you full without adding inches to your waistline. It’s the perfect meal for those cold winter days and delicious alternative to any cream-based soup. Just look at these amazing colors and flavors that go into this soup! […]
Skirt Steak Fajitas or Carne Asada Tacos made with marinaded skirt steak, then grilled hot and fast and sliced thin for the ultimate Taco Night meal. Okay, I made these tasty tacos for Cinco de Mayo but I had technology issues because I was traveling and couldn’t post until now. No worries, you can make […]
I had a blast a few weeks back learning how to Carve Fruit for a Beautiful Display from my good friend and holistic healer Tom Heintz. I love learning and I thrive to stay open to new things so when Tom came to Los Angeles, he offered to teach me a few of his old culinary tricks and I […]
Here’s a simple Apple Pear Salad with Agave or Honey Cilantro Vinaigrette. This salad is a perfect springtime salad on top of that it’s super delicious and easy to make. One of the best parts about this salad is that the dressing is made in the blender. I used cilantro leaves and lime juice to […]
My family devours these Crispy Baked Chicken Wings as quickly as I make them because they’re finger licking good! These tasty babies are perfect for game day parties! And “you all” really need to make these winning WINGS for your game day or any day as a mattr of fact, they’re super crunchy without being […]
It’s that time of year for all my yummy soup and stew recipes and this Quick and Easy Middle Eastern Lentil Soup is so full of spicy goodness it makes me happy just thinking about it on the stove. Cooking this lentil soup is so quick and easy that it has become one of my […]