If you were following my Instagram feed last week, you know I was in Hawaii. To me Hawaii means warm climates, warm water, beautiful sandy beaches and tiki statues. It also means awesome tropical cocktails. I don’t know if you knew this but more often than not, these same tropical cocktails tend to go by… Continue reading Navy Grog
Raspberry and Fig Cake
Two of my favorite fruits are figs and raspberries and lucky for me they’re both in season right now. They may be totally different fruits with completely different flavors, but both are equally delicious. The firm little red berries are sweet with a tart burst of flavor while the figs, no matter which variety you… Continue reading Raspberry and Fig Cake
Chocolate Chile Popsicles
It’s finally here. Hatch Chile Season. It’s that wonderful time of year when Hatch Chiles start showing up at your local farmers markets and certain grocery stores. I know it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but when I tell you the Hatch season is only about 6 weeks long, you can understand… Continue reading Chocolate Chile Popsicles
Ramos Gin Fizz
We’re in the middle of August and here in California it’s hot and getting hotter. So, I’m all about cool drinks. But better than icy, cool drinks are cool, fizzy drinks. Yup, I’m continuing my obsession of fizzy cocktails which are cocktails made with club soda. So today’s club soda cocktail is the Ramos Gin… Continue reading Ramos Gin Fizz
The Shandy
Last weekend Kitchy took to the beach with some friends we hadn’t seen in awhile. We used to get together every 4th of July and I’d always make my fried chicken, so I promised to make it again. We also always had a cocktail. Most of the time it was margaritas. But truth be told… Continue reading The Shandy
Roasted Grape and Fig Relish
My family and I just can’t get enough of all the fresh summer fruits available right now. While stone fruits are far and away my favorite, there’s another fruit that shows up toward the end of July that we all love just as much, if not more – grapes. Turns out the guys over at… Continue reading Roasted Grape and Fig Relish
Singapore Sling
As you all know I love my cocktails. But what you may not know is that when it comes to drinking, I like to follow the seasons. In the fall and winter I like to drink apple based or warm cocktails. But in the spring and summer I like to drink cold, fruity drinks like… Continue reading Singapore Sling
Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa
One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is steak. I love marinating it for hours in a variety of spices, salts and vinegars. I love listening to it sizzle as I lay it on the hot grates. I love watching it sear and then trying to patiently wait before I cut into… Continue reading Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa
Raspberry Citrus Clafoutis
I love desserts. As you can see from this blog, if there’s one thing I love more than anything, it’s desserts. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, brownies, cakes or popsicles, if it’s sweet, I’m in. But more than desserts, I love simple desserts. Those are the ones that I know by heart and take… Continue reading Raspberry Citrus Clafoutis
American Beauty
As you all know I love my cocktails. All those liquors mixing together to make some unbelievably delicious elixir, they’re just too much fun. But sometimes I prefer a nice glass of wine to a cocktail. Yes, it’s true. Recently though I discovered that wine and hard liquors don’t have to remain segregated in the… Continue reading American Beauty
Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas
Want to know what I love about summer? I finally get to hang out on the beach. I cook most meals outside on the grill. But more than anything else, all my favorite fruits are finally available. Sure, I’m a big fan of apples and citrus, but they’re nothing compared to the sweet, juicy tang… Continue reading Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas