Baker Horse Collar

Yes, I’m doing another hot cocktail this week. But unlike last week, today’s cocktail doesn’t have beer. As I’ve said in the past I’m not a big beer fan. So, after two weeks of hot beer drinks, I’ve decided to get back to the hard stuff, and I found a drink that doesn’t have an… Continue reading Baker Horse Collar

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

Chocolate Citrus Cake

Saturday is chocolate day. No, it’s not National Chocolate Day. Believe it or not, that’s in October. Saturday is chocolate day because it’s Valentine’s Day, and other than flowers and jewelry, the most popular gift given on this holiday is, you guessed it, chocolate. So you’ll see pretty red hearts in all the chocolate stores… Continue reading Chocolate Citrus Cake

Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

I first discovered the farmer’s market in high school when my mom and I would go to the one located near the Civic Center in Marin County. We’d go on Sundays starting in the spring because that’s when our favorite fruits, the stone fruits, came into season.  I continued the tradition through college and even… Continue reading Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

Grilled Steak Lettuce Cups with Finger Limes

Ever since I first saw finger limes on  Cooking on the Weekends, I’ve been wanting to try them and use them in a recipe. Well, I finally got my wish thanks (again) to Camp Blogaway. See there were two little baggies of them from Shanley Farms in my swag bag. I was so excited when… Continue reading Grilled Steak Lettuce Cups with Finger Limes

Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry

Fruit is one of my favorite snacks. There’s absolutely nothing better than picking up an apricot, peach or plum and taking a huge bite out of that soft sweet flesh. Unfortunately you can’t get fresh plums or peaches this time of year. If you want fruit, your options are somewhat limited to apples, pears and… Continue reading Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry