As I’ve said many times before, when the weather changes, so do my liquors. I tend to go from those dark brown liquors like whiskey and scotch to lighter liquors like gin and vodka. Don’t get me wrong, I still like whiskey, but those lighter liquors just seem to make better spring and summer cocktails… Continue reading Bijou Cocktail
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Caprice
We’re coming to the end of April. But you know that that means… May flowers! Remember? April showers bring May flowers? But those showers also bring spring, and spring means lighter, fruity cocktails. When I think of lighter cocktails I think about gin, vodka and maybe even rum… after all you can’t go through spring… Continue reading Caprice
Mapo Pork with Bok Choy
I have a confession to make: I’m an addict. A food magazine addict. It’s true… I have tons and tons of food magazines. They’re mostly Fine Cooking, but there are also a few Better Homes and Gardens, some Food and Wine‘s as well as two or three America’s Test Kitchens. I’ve used them all and… Continue reading Mapo Pork with Bok Choy
Bunny Tail Scones
When I think of Easter I think of jelly beans, dying Easter eggs, and lots and lots of chocolate. All these things are what the kids look forward to over the Easter weekend. But while they’re thinking about where they’re going to find their next plastic egg, I’m thinking about what to serve for either… Continue reading Bunny Tail Scones
The Epilogue Cocktail
I’m a huge fan of Instagram. Like the thousands of people out there who also use the app, I love taking pictures of my food and posting them to share. But I also like following all my favorite bloggers and seeing what they’re making or where they’re eating. The app has given me some great… Continue reading The Epilogue Cocktail
Caramelized Salmon
I haven’t always been a fish fan. As a matter of fact for the longest time the only fish I liked was smoked salmon… as long as it was served on a bagel smothered in cream cheese. But then some time around high school, I started to develop a palate for fish. (It might have… Continue reading Caramelized Salmon
Apple Sheet Cake
Spring and summer are my favorite seasons because that’s when I can get some of the best fruit. But if you think fresh fruit is only available during the warmer months, I have news for you: there’s some really great fruit available during the fall and winter, too. I used to be one of those… Continue reading Apple Sheet Cake
Tewahdiddle
It may have stopped raining here in Los Angeles, but it’s still cold. I got up this morning and it was 47 degrees outside. I know that’s not that cold compared to other states in the country, but that’s chilly for Southern California. Nothing’s better for cold weather than hot cocktails. So, just like last… Continue reading Tewahdiddle
Pickled Watermelon Cucumbers
I love cucumbers. And I’m not partial. I’ll eat English cucumbers, Persian, Japanese… it doesn’t matter. They’re delicious with the skins on or peeled off. I’ll eat them straight or in salads. And my sons, they love them too. As a matter of fact, whenever A sees me chopping one up he asks if he… Continue reading Pickled Watermelon Cucumbers
Farmer’s Market Guest Post for Mommy Hiker
I was honored and touched to be asked by my friend and fellow blogger, Jennifer Fontaine, to do a guest post for her today over on her blog, Mommy Hiker. While it’s true that she’s a mommy blogger and I’m a food blogger, her blog focuses on outdoor adventures with her daughter. And what better… Continue reading Farmer’s Market Guest Post for Mommy Hiker
Kir Royale Cocktail
New Year’s Eve is tomorrow night. Time to say good-bye to 2011 and hello to 2012. What do you have planned for the evening? A night of partying or are you going to keep it low key and stay in? Since we have a toddler and I’m pregnant, the hubs and I decided to go… Continue reading Kir Royale Cocktail