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The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
There are many ways to hard boil eggs. I think my method is food-proof! Put the desired number of eggs in a sauce pan, cover them with cold water. Turn the heat on high until it’s boiling. Let the eggs boil for 1 minute. Next, turn off the burner and cover the pot and time […]
Continue ReadingColcannon
Did you ever eat Colcannon? Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish. It is also the name of a song about that dish. It is usually made from mashed potatoes, kale or cabbage, butter, salt, and pepper. The song “Colcannon”, also called “The Skillet Pot”, is a traditional Irish song that has been recorded by many […]
Continue ReadingDishonest / Deceptive Packaging
I recently bought some Nature Sweet Cherubs, which they call “Sweet Snacking Tomatoes”. The reason I bought them was because I had a coupon for $1 off. Such a deal! It comes in an innovative container that is very eye catching. I am a sucker for nice packaging. The tomatoes were delicious and very well […]
Continue ReadingOriginal Green Goddess Dressing
The Gift of a Goddess I thought that it would be particularly fitting to start off March with something green. Green Goddess is a salad dressing that is named for its green tint. They say it originated at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco in 1923, when the hotel’s executive chef wanted something to pay tribute […]
Continue ReadingShrimp Veracruz
Simple Spicy Shrimp This is the third recipe from my health Mexican class. It’s very simple and takes no time to make. This Shrimp Veracruz recipe is spicy and fresh tasting. Make sure that you do not overcook the shrimp! Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery. Shrimp Veracruz Serves 4 2 tsp canola oil 1 bay leaf […]
Continue ReadingChilaquiles Casserole
Fiesta Food Here is the second recipe from my cooking class, it’s Chilaquiles Casserole. This is vegetarian as well, but you can always add chicken or meat if you like. The recipe calls for reduced fat cheddar for a healthier version, but I use the regular full fat cheese. It’s a real crowd pleaser and […]
Continue ReadingBaja Butternut Squash Soup
Spicy, Smoky Soup Last night, I taught a cooking class. It was on healthy Mexican food. I will post all three recipes. Today’s recipe is the Baja Butternut Squash Soup. It’s slightly different than most butternut squash soups because of the spices. It has chipotle powder in it, which gives it a spicy, smoky flavor. […]
Continue ReadingKeep on Truckin’
The new craze – gourmet trucks driving around Los Angeles. They use Twitter to let their fans know where they can be found. It’s happening in San Francisco, New York, Portland, etc. I have been patronizing a certain taco truck in Pasadena for years. I have been there at 2 am wearing a black tie dress […]
Continue ReadingBlue Moon Ice Cream
I grew up in Goshen / Elkhart Indiana. I have many food memories. One of my favorite things was Blue Moon ice cream that I used to get at a diner called Ray’s near my mother’s interior design shop. This ice cream was to me, heaven in a cone. It was too delicious to be […]
Continue ReadingBraised Leeks with Sel de Mer
The Lowly Leek is a Lovely Vegetable This is a very simple and delicious side dish. Leeks are usually used diced as an ingredient in a dish, not as the main event. I really love leeks. Sel de Mer or Fleur de Sel is a French sea salt that is harvested in the ocean off […]
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