November means turning the clocks back, red and orange leaves, cool breezes and the occasional rain storm. It also means turkey with all the trimmings, green beans and pumpkin pie. There’s just one problem… I don’t like pumpkin pie. I’m not saying I don’t like pumpkin… I just don’t like it in pie form. I… Continue reading Quince Cranberry Crumble
Author: Jennifer
Twelve Mile Limit
Now that Halloween has passed, I start looking toward the next big holidays of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s. With the holidays come more cocktails and those cocktails are usually made with Applejack, brandy, bourbon or rye. Why those liquors? I’m a big believer in dark liquors during the colder months. I know they… Continue reading Twelve Mile Limit
Bloody Smile
One of the benefits of being a cocktail blogger is that I get to try various liquors on occasion. Last week was such an occasion. I drove into Koreatown to try two new gins from Australia called Four Pillars. The first was their Rare Dry Gin which was full of floral flavors and would make… Continue reading Bloody Smile
Corn Muffin Casserole
It may be in the triple digits here in sunny Southern California but everywhere else in the country the temperatures range from the low-50’s to the mid-70’s. Cooler weather means it’s time to pull out those heavy pots and casserole dishes and make some serious comfort food for you, your family and your friends. Even… Continue reading Corn Muffin Casserole
Royal Smile
As you know when fall hits, I change my liquor consumption. One of my favorite fall liquors is Applejack. I’ve done a lot of Applejack recipes over the years, but I’m always excited to find more, especially when they’re classics. Today I’m doing the Royal Smile. I chose this cocktail because unlike most of the… Continue reading Royal Smile
Paprika Pork Chops and Hearts of Palm Salad
One of the benefits of being a food blogger is that sometimes companies send me products with which to create recipes. Sometimes the products are good and sometimes they’re not so good. When the products aren’t good, I thank the company and move on. But when they are good, I can’t wait to create a… Continue reading Paprika Pork Chops and Hearts of Palm Salad
Harvest Moon
It’s October and that means apple season is in full swing. I love apples. I’ve been eating them since I was a kid. As a matter of fact I ate them by the handful. While they used to be Granny Smiths and Pippins, in recent years I’ve enjoyed varieties from Crimson Golds to Fujis to… Continue reading Harvest Moon
Cheerio Blueberry Parfait
Most mornings when I ask my boys what they want for breakfast they both respond “cereal with yogurt”. I know it sounds odd, but it’s what they want. And since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I always oblige. While I usually prefer my cereal with a little milk, I tried my… Continue reading Cheerio Blueberry Parfait
Carrot Orzotto
It’s October and here in the South Bay that means cool breezes and chilly temperatures. I’ve even started wearing long pants and pulled out the occasional sweater. When that happens, it’s time to start rethinking dinner options; and some of my favorites are hearty stews and rich pastas. One of my favorite pasta dinners is… Continue reading Carrot Orzotto
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Figs
We’re right in the middle of fig season and if there’s one thing I love it’s fresh figs. I’ll eat them straight or roasted or even cooked down into a thick relish. I’ve even made a few desserts with them. But one thing I’ve never done is cooked them with a protein. Well, I changed that a few weeks ago and I’m so happy I did. These pork chops are delicious and perfect for this time of year.
Palmetto
I’m a big movie fan. I like the new releases, but I’m especially partial to the classics. With all the sequels and remakes coming out in this day and age, it can be hard to find a good film. Honestly, I don’t know why so many sequels and remakes are made today. I mean, most… Continue reading Palmetto