When most people talk about stingers they always seem to mention Cary Grant playing a navy pilot in Kiss Them for Me and shouting “Stingers, and keep them coming”. I however, have never seen this movie which is a surprise since I’m a huge Cary Grant fan and have seen some of his more obscure… Continue reading Stinger
Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
I love couscous and rice. Both are great side dishes and rice makes a wonderful risotto. I eat them both pretty often as they’re wonderful with chicken, fish and even steak. Quinoa also makes a delightful side dish, however I have never, ever been a fan. See, I’ve tried to make it a few times… Continue reading Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
Strawberry Daiquiri
Since strawberry season is upon us I wanted to do a strawberry cocktail. But finding a vintage cocktail made with strawberries proved somewhat difficult. The only thing I could come up with was a margarita or daiquiri. But I knew those wouldn’t work. I mean do you really think either one of those drinks was… Continue reading Strawberry Daiquiri
Parmesan-stuffed Chicken with Strawberries
It’s officially strawberry season. While most of us have been able to get strawberries all year, the fact that it’s not officially strawberry season means not only will the prices go down at the grocery stores and farmer’s markets but they’re going to be super sweet and seriously delicious. It’s during this time of year… Continue reading Parmesan-stuffed Chicken with Strawberries
Pigs & Pinot 2013
Two years ago I was lucky enough to score tickets to Charlie Palmer’s annual Pigs & Pinot event up in Healdsburg, California. My hubs and I had such a wonderful time at the Taste of Pigs and Pinot, we decided to go again this year. And just like last time, the event was well worth… Continue reading Pigs & Pinot 2013
Ward Eight Cocktail
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but both my parents are from Massachusetts. While I was born right here in sunny Southern California, I spent my formative years traveling back and forth to the east coast visiting relatives and learning all about this country’s birth in the actual place where it happened. Paul… Continue reading Ward Eight Cocktail
Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
If your curling your lip in disgust, don’t worry, you’re not alone. I did the exact same thing when my trainer told me about them. I mean why in the world would you put avocado and chocolate chips in the same cookie? One’s great for salads, dips and baby food and the other is the… Continue reading Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
Golden Dream Two Ways
I love cocktails that use fresh ingredients, and since citrus is still in season, I thought I’d do a Golden Dream this week. It’s not only creamy and sweet, the orange juice makes this cocktail the perfect brunch choice, especially if you’re looking for something other than the standard Mimosa. And because blood oranges are… Continue reading Golden Dream Two Ways
Scotch Eggs
Easter’s Sunday and that means there will be lots of eggs being hunted and probably twice as many being eaten, especially for brunch. So I thought I’d give you an alternative to the egg casseroles and omelettes you see this time of year. The Scotch Egg. I’d never heard of a Scotch Egg before but… Continue reading Scotch Eggs
Zucchini & Goat Cheese Pizza
I’m always trying to get my son to eat more vegetables. It’s really hard! Sure he loves sweet potatoes and regular white potatoes (if they’re in french fry form), he even likes carrots. But anything else, especially if it’s green… forget about it. And while he keeps ignoring the vegetables on his plate, I still… Continue reading Zucchini & Goat Cheese Pizza
Irish Coffee
I know, I know, this is the post you’ve been waiting for all week. After all there’s really only one thing that St. Patrick’s Day’s all about: finding a pub with an Irish name and drinking enough green beer to make you sick and then continue drinking until the wee hours of the morning. But… Continue reading Irish Coffee