It’s nearly Father’s Day and while I am looking forward to planning a hearty menu for my Dad and husband, there are a few other… ( Read More )
Sausage & Bean Soup – Spicing Up the Post
With summer taking its sweet time to get to Northern California, I was tossed another rainy day and decided it was time to get the… ( Read More )
Skinny Brazmopolitan – b.tempt’d
This post may just blow your mind, when a foodie goes to a brazier event and finds inspiration, there is something to write about. Wacoal… ( Read More )
Cactus & Chicken Sopes – Mexilicious Cup of Flavors
A sope (pronounced “SOH-peh”) is a traditional Mexican dish which at first sight looks like an unusually thick tortilla cup. The base has pinched sides… ( Read More )
Tomato Basil Compote – Plump it UP!
As thoughts of this year’s summer garden fill my head, like visions of sugar plum fairies, I wanted to share this ‘oh so simple, yet… ( Read More )
A Special Easter Egg Treat
Sometimes when I play with food, it is not about the consumption, it is about having another type of an artistic outlet. These are the… ( Read More )
The Scharffen Berger Un-Winner: The Mole Cupcake Revealed
When the propeller on the skull cap starts spinning in the wind, things become crazy in the kitchen. It was the annual Scharffen Berger recipe… ( Read More )
Savory Mushroom Sausage Strudel
In light of life’s adversity, I’ve been on a constant quest to be comforted. Like many in my family, any attempt to comfort oneself tends… ( Read More )
Start (April) Foolin’ Around – A teaseable feast
There are just so many days per year that you can play with your food, and April 1st (AKA April Fools) is certainly one of… ( Read More )
Chocolate Tart – An Ooh La La Dessert
This recipe is really exciting for me to post. Last October, while out to dinner with a friend at a locally acclaimed restaurant called The… ( Read More )