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Hanging with My Husband
My husband, Eric, has taken the day off. We usually spend a day in December, Christmas shopping and have a wonderful lunch somewhere. We have a reservation at Susan Feniger’s (one of my favorite chefs) new (as of March 2009) restaurant called Street in Los Angeles. It’s street food from around the world. What could […]
Continue ReadingApple Spice Cake
Need to Clone Myself…. My daughter, Zoe, made this apple bundt (yes, another one!) cake with caramel sauce for me last night. I am catering a luncheon for 20 people today, while at the same time serving 135 kids lunch. This is the true meaning of multi-tasking! Apple Spice Cake Serves 10 1 1/3 cups […]
Continue ReadingWarm Spinach & Artichoke Dip
I’m Freezing!!!! I have truly turned into a wimp. It’s freezing in Los Angeles, 31 degrees at night and 50 degrees during the day. I know I will get a lot of flack from my Denver friends….. I lived in New York for years and managed, but this feels colder. When I bought my car, it […]
Continue ReadingEggs Mimosa
Green Eggs Ma’am? I know this is a bit of a stretch, but this is always a crowd pleaser. It’s basically devilled eggs, but done with avocado. It’s green and if you add a piece of pimento, quite holiday-ish looking. Eggs Mimosa 12 hard boiled eggs, peeled 2 ripe avocados 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 […]
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Pucker Up! I went to a gay Kareoke bar last night, as one does. No, I did not sing! My brother, David and my friend, Brady had Washington Apple Cocktails. I had a sip and it was delicous. Do you think this counts as one of the recomended daily servings of fruit?- Washington Apple Cocktail […]
Continue Reading2010 Restaurant Menu Trends
This is from the Food Product Design website. Locally grown produce, locally sourced meats and seafood, sustainability, mini-desserts and locally produced wine and beer top the list of nearly 215 culinary items in the “What’s Hot in 2010” survey. Rounding out the top 10 trends are nutritious kids’ meals, half-portions, farm-branded ingredients, gluten-free/food-allergy conscious meals […]
Continue ReadingCandied Ginger & Rosemary Squares
Sweet & Savory Shortbread The following recipe is phenomenal. I got it from my friend Jacki. Is is a sweet or savory snack? You will have to decide this on your own. All I know is that it is unusual and amazing. This would make a nice hostess gift for the holidays. Candied Ginger & […]
Continue ReadingWake Up People, It’s December!
I can’t even believe it’s December! Yikes, it always makes me nervous. There are just too many details to take care of and I always forget some. Zoe had the assignment of taking a photograph for the header for December. I love it. She’s a becoming a great photographer. I’m not into cutesy. I grew […]
Continue ReadingBaked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds
Customized Cheese This is a great thing to make for a holiday party. You can make it in advance and freeze it to be ready for any party. The key is to decorate it with the theme of the party. Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds 20 servings 1 (7 to 8-inch) wheel brie […]
Continue ReadingPumpkin Banana Mousse Tart
Breaking with Tradition – It’s a Good Thing! My daughter, Zoe, made Ina Garten’s Pumkin Banana Mousse Tart. Everyone I mentioned this to said, “banana, really?’ It was really delicious. The crust worked especially well with it. Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart Serves 10 For the crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (14 crackers) 1/3 cup […]
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