Green Garlic Crostini

I’m a huge garlic fan. I use it in just about everything from spaghetti sauce to stews. I even roast it and spread it on toast. But last year I discovered something called green garlic. It’s a younger version of garlic which means it’s not quite as potent. But just because it’s not strong, doesn’t… Continue reading Green Garlic Crostini

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

Jalapeno Garlic Salsa from The Depot

  There’s a great restaurant in Old Town Torrance called the Depot.  It’s an upscale, classy joint right on the edge of downtown that’s celebrating its 20th anniversary.  My husband and I have been a few times, as it’s nearby and they have some of the best Mac & Cheese I’ve ever had.  But all the… Continue reading Jalapeno Garlic Salsa from The Depot