It’s that time of year when apples and cranberries are being turned into all sorts of sides and desserts. Sometimes they’re combined, sometimes they’re separate, but they’re always good. One of the most common ways you’ll find these two fruits together, especially during this time of year, is in pies. Pies are the typical choice… Continue reading Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis
Applejack Rabbit Cocktail
With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away and us being right in the thick of fall, I’m all about the fall-themed cocktails. What makes a fall-themed cocktail? For me, it’s those drinks that are made with Applejack or bourbon; cocktails that have a heartier flavor and are usually served up as opposed to on the… Continue reading Applejack Rabbit Cocktail
Creamed Pearl Onions for #Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has got to be my favorite holiday of the year. Not just because of all the family and friends that get together to hang out, but also because of all the food. Yes, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, I love food. But it’s not just about the food. Of course the food is always… Continue reading Creamed Pearl Onions for #Thanksgiving
Forum Cocktail
In case you didn’t know, the newest Bond movie opens today, and as I’m sure you all know, Bond loves his martinis. He takes them with vodka “shaken not stirred”. I’m also a vodka martini fan. But the original martini was actually made with gin. I don’t know about Bond but I’ve never been a… Continue reading Forum Cocktail
Noodles Louise
It’s been so hot here in Southern California, I haven’t been in the mood to use my oven. As I’m sure you’ve noticed most of my recipes of late have been grilled or cooked in a cast iron skillet on the stove. I’ve been trying my best to avoid the oven if I can because… Continue reading Noodles Louise
Blood and Sand – A Great Halloween Cocktail
Halloween is tomorrow but a lot of parties are happening tonight, tomorrow and even Sunday. If you’re having a party you could serve pumpkin beer or some nasty, overly sweet orange drink to keep with the evil theme or you could make a classic that will keep your guests coming back for more. Last week… Continue reading Blood and Sand – A Great Halloween Cocktail
Breaded Mustard Chicken Thighs
Tuesday mornings are always very busy for me. I get up, get the boys’ lunches made, get them to school and then it’s off to the farmer’s market and the grocery store. I always go shopping on Tuesdays because while the grocery store is open seven days a week, the best farmer’s market by me… Continue reading Breaded Mustard Chicken Thighs
Merry Widow – A Great Halloween Cocktail
Halloween is a week from Saturday and since this weekend seems to be the beginning of the costume party frenzy I thought I’d share a drink that you can easily add to your party’s cocktail menu: the Merry Widow. As I’m sure you know a widow is a woman whose husband has died. Death fits… Continue reading Merry Widow – A Great Halloween Cocktail
Raspberry Breakfast Tarts
Growing up, breakfast was always either cereal, French toast or pancakes. On occasion Mom or Dad would whip up some eggs and bacon, especially on the weekends. But no matter what, breakfast was always homemade. While I loved everything my mom and dad made, as a kid, I always wanted the sugary stuff. See, I… Continue reading Raspberry Breakfast Tarts
Maple Leaf Cocktail
It may be over 100° here in Southern California but everywhere else in the country, fall has hit with abundance. The temperature has dropped, people have pulled out their winter jackets and boots and everyone is getting their autumn on. Even Mother Nature has switched gears. She too is getting her fall colors out, as… Continue reading Maple Leaf Cocktail
Lamb Chops with Grape Sauce
Grapes are at the height of their season right now. Red ones, green ones and of course the purple ones. While I enjoy turning my grapes into juice or just eating them right off the stem, on occasion I try to do something a little different with the sweet fruit. These lamb chops gave me… Continue reading Lamb Chops with Grape Sauce