Gazpacho Dip

July 22, 2016

I offered to bring an appetizer for a bay cruise in our friend’s new boat; so obviously that meant something room temperature with no assembly required! This was a dip I used to make years ago from the Junior League of Los Angeles cookbook that fit the bill. It’s like a salsa but with the […]

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Garlic Chicken With Asparagus

July 15, 2016

This is a perfect summer dinner; light but full of flavor. I was looking for something to do with my beautiful fresh asparagus and some chicken thighs and remembered this recipe from TV Chef Michael Symon’s cookbook “5 in 5” (5 fresh ingredients and 5 minutes). I am using his lovely photo as I had […]

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The Perfect Victoria Sponge Cake

July 3, 2016

We have just returned from a hiking trip in the Cotswolds; a glorious wandering through picture book villages, wheat fields and hill sides dotted with sheep. I came home wanting to build a rock wall covered with climbing roses in front of our house; but I’m not sure that’s happening! What I DID successfully bring […]

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Spiralized Zucchini Cacio e Pepe from “It’s All Easy”

June 12, 2016

This healthy dish is from Gweneth Paltrow’s latest cook book; a lightened up version of an Italian pasta classic. Spiralized (yes its a word!) zucchini noodles stand in for the pasta and are tossed with olive oil, pepper and Parmesan with no cooking involved. Of course to try this I had to buy a spiralizer […]

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Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad

June 6, 2016

Charlie Bird is the name of a restaurant in Soho, and this wonderful dish was created by Chef Ryan Handy. The farro is cooked in apple cider and bay leaves and is flavorful enough to eat on it’s own. But when combined with Parmesan, nuts, herbs, tomatoes and arugula it becomes something quite special. Speaking […]

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Bourbon Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

May 25, 2016

Grilling season is back! Although in California it’s a year round pastime. When I scanned this list of marinade ingredients I could practically taste the tender pork that had been soaking up some of my favorite flavors – how could this possibly not be delicious? I didn’t want to waste a drop, so rather than […]

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Jamie Oliver’s Squashed Cherry Tomato and Smashed Olive Bruschetta

May 18, 2016

When you have some gorgeous ripe tomatoes and are conjuring up an appetizer or just a great fresh tasting lunch, this is your recipe! Another keeper from the British chef dedicated to improving our school lunches and getting our kids enjoying healthy food. “Every child deserves the right food to thrive” is the motto of […]

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Bricklayer Tacos (Tacos de Albanil)

May 11, 2016

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A Mother’s Hug Lasts Long After She Lets Go

May 5, 2016

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in it’s perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.” Maya Angelou ‘While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” Angela Schwindt “Life began with waking up and loving my Mother’s […]

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Daniel Boulud’s Madeleines

April 28, 2016

Madeleines are those lovely little scalloped shaped cakes that are both elegant and everyday…even Starbucks sells little packets along with their pastries. Restaurant Daniel in New York City has been on the A-list for years, and Chef Boulud keeps earning his Michelin stars. As complicated and labor intensive as his recipes are, this is how […]

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