Bear with us as our location is going through a remodel. There is hammering, sawing and painting going on throughout the kitchen and the house. Believe me, when it is all done, we will go right back to work and create a recipe that will make your mouth water! So please forgive the lack of … More So Sorry, but it’s Time for a Remodel
Dear readers, This is the first chance I had to make this year’s December post. My name is Jack, Lisa’s husband, and I usually work behind the scenes at Newport Foodies, except for last month where I created the new user-friendly, recipe focused Thanksgiving blog. Lisa really appreciated all of the positive feedback we received … More Happy Holidays To All of You
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
My ten year old daughter, Mia, has been taking a kid’s culinary course this summer and has absolutely loved it. Every week she comes home with another recipe that she is eager to make for her father and me. I asked her to pull together her two favorite recipes that she has made in class … More Italian Parmesan Chicken Fingers and Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies
Let your kids do the cooking with this super simple S’mores Haystack Cookies! … More Summer S’mores “Haystack” Cookies
Well friends, wedding season has arrived! I have had a wedding to go to every other weekend for the past couple of months and it is both exhausting and so much fun. You know that classic advice that a bride and groom should eat before the wedding because they won’t have a chance during? It … More Skinny Bridesmaid’s Brunch
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
I swear, this year has flown by more quickly than any other year of my life. Of course, I probably say this every year, but this year I really mean it! I have been so busy that I barely have had time to keep in touch with the people I love. Luckily, I have a group … More Spring “Thyme” Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Cake