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, …
Wow, who would have thought two months ago that our lives would change as drastically as they did? I, for one, did not. Even when COVID-19 initially came out, I brushed it off like it was no big deal. I figured it was the flu …
Happy Friday and hooray for the weekend?!? Seriously, is anyone else totally confused about what day it is? At this point, aren’t the week and weekend running into one another? Minus the fact that I don’t have to work the weekends (not complaining here), they …
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, …
It’s fall again, again. If you don’t remember about a month ago in San Diego we had a cold snap and I thought fall was here to stay. Well, I thought wrong. Just a week ago we had another scorcher of a day; people even …
There are a few things I try to keep on hand in case I host an impromptu happy hour, only hours before it actually starts. Dried fruit, nuts, and cheese are mandatory (previous post here), but if I do have time to hit the store, …
Since my true passion lies in food, wine, and cooking, I tend to talk a lot about all three, even at my day job. I’ve found sharing your interests is the best way to connect with likeminded people, plus they always have great tips and …
I love all things grape related. I bet you thought I only enjoy the fruits of the vine, but oh no, my obsession doesn’t end at the bottom of the wine glass. Surprise…..I love the grape leaves as well! You may be thinking, “Grape leaves? …
