From my kitchen to your palate
Summertime is here and that means light, bright, and colorful dishes. We had friends this weekend and I kept things simple, which meant BBQ and pre-prepped dishes so I could spend quality time with them. Burgers and Brats (will all the fixings) were on the …
I get into this rut, or pattern, of always ordering the same appetizer when we eat out (I mean, when we used to eat out, pre Covid-19 ). For a while it was calamari, then it was ceviche, artichoke stepped in a few years ago, …
I grew up in a home where my mom was constantly cooking. As I’ve mentioned before, her traditional Syrian dishes were, and still are, my favorites, but she didn’t limit herself to Middle Eastern dishes. Cornish hens (aka little chicks) were always a staple we …
Well I’m only posting one tonight, but my plan is to post multiple recipes this week since I’m trying to mix up our meals to combat boredom. As they say, “An idle mind is the devil’s playground” and we can’t have that, especially when we’re …
We love eating seafood and since we live in San Diego places to buy fresh fish are bountiful. We hit different markets depending where we are for the day, but I was just told (thank you Nancy!) about a new market that has opened literally …
We made it to the middle of the week! I can almost feel the weekend coming on. Normally I’d be looking forward to a wine Wednesday, but since we’re eating clean and not drinking during the week, my glass of wine will have to wait …
Happy New Decade! Wow, can you believe it. Not only has the year flown by, but we’re in a new decade! I’m so excited for some reason. I think it’s because 2020 seemed so far off at one point and now, suddenly, it’s here. I …
Mmmmm cheese. Who doesn’t like cheese? No one that’s who. Well except folks that have a dairy intolerance, they don’t like cheese because their tummies don’t like cheese🧀. Those poor people; I feel very sorry for them😔. Maybe if you’re cheese intolerant skip this post, …
I know the official first day of fall started last Monday, but I’m still savoring the last bit of summer. Plus in San Diego summer tends to linger on well into fall so this dish is still relevant, right? Well, maybe is isn’t but I’m …
