Halloween is just a week away! I love this time of year when the air is cool and the morning light is a special shade of orange that is a constant reminder of the harvest season. My family’s Halloween tradition is to have our friends over for a big, hearty meal before we head out … More Pumpkin Lobster Curry Bisque with Homemade Crème Fraîche
Autumn is here and I am welcoming it with open arms and an eager belly! I am so ready for cold, cozy nights full of warm comfort food. It is the perfect time to visit our friends at CP Restaurant and Lounge in Newport Beach for their party-sized Shabu Shabu. If you have never had … More Shabu Shabu at CP Restaurant and Lounge
Chill out with this flame-free California Shrimp Ceviche Gazpacho! … More California Shrimp Ceviche Gazpacho
Let your kids do the cooking with this super simple S’mores Haystack Cookies! … More Summer S’mores “Haystack” Cookies
Happy Fourth of July! Well, almost Fourth of July. How about Fourth of July weekend, since the holiday fell on the un-Godly day of Tuesday. Does anything good ever happen on a Tuesday? I guess it does this year. This is my favorite time of year because the weather is beautiful, my daughter is out … More Fourth of July Marinated Steak and Creamy Cilantro Potato Salad with Addicting Avocado Dip
Attention all: this is your courtesy reminder that Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday! This is not a drill! Go get your mom a card, a bunch of roses, and make a reservation at that overcrowded brunch restaurant that you will still probably have wait an hour to be seated at. Wait, scratch that, let’s avoid … More Mother’s Day Picnic