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Taco (you guessed it) Tuesday

Taco (you guessed it) Tuesday

Living in San Diego has a plethora of advantages; the weather is amazing, beaches are a short drive away, there is a diversity of culture, the weather is amazing (did I already say that?) and then there’s the taco scene.  There are so many great 

Breakfast anytime of the day

Breakfast anytime of the day

I love breakfast.  It’s one of my favorite meals because it’s usually a healthy dish disguising itself as a sweet concoction to satisfy my sweet tooth.  The funny thing is that I never order sweet breakfasts when we eat out, I always stick with the 

Turkish, Greek or just dang good Lamb Chops!

Turkish, Greek or just dang good Lamb Chops!

Yes, another lamb recipe.  I just love lamb and recently I found out a potential reason why.  Let me set up the story for you all.  Picture it Sicily…..(j/k -that’s my Golden Girls reference.  For those of you who have never watched the GG, you 

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri in a hurry! On a recent trip to Temecula Wine Country we came across a winemaker that not only made wine, but also produced Chimichurri Sauce.  I must say the Chimichurri was better than the wine and we actually went home with a jar 

Paninis, Pinot, and the Perfect Summer Night

Paninis, Pinot, and the Perfect Summer Night

I feel so lucky to live in America’s Finest City A.K.A San Diego. The weather is perfect, the people are friendly, the beaches are endless, the traffic isn’t bad (trust me I used to live and drive in LA, the traffic here isn’t bad.), and 

Pork , Peppers, and (you guessed it) Pinot

Pork , Peppers, and (you guessed it) Pinot

I didn’t grow up eating much pork.  When we did have pork it was in the form of bacon at breakfast or ham at Christmas.  Other than those two dishes mom didn’t really cook with the other white meat.  My hubby on the other hand 

Curried Cauliflower Power

Curried Cauliflower Power

Cauliflower has become quite the popular veggie lately.  It’s like it was that ugly duckling in junior high that grew into her height, got contact lenses, and came into freshman year like a boss!  I’ve been ricing it recently (another popular use), but wanted to 

Sweet (Lord Jesus) Potatoes

Sweet (Lord Jesus) Potatoes

If you know me then you know I go on cleanses a few times throughout the year when my body needs a reset.  These cleanses tend to happen after a nice long (over indulgent) vacation or as summer comes to an end since we celebrate 

Going bananas for bread

Going bananas for bread

Banana Bread Recipe One of the best things about living in San Diego is the ability to pretty much grow anything. We have a banana tree in the side yard that gets a ton of sun and stays warm since it’s tucked next to the 

Chicken me grillin’

Chicken me grillin’

Check me out on the grill again!  So in our household I’m usually in charge of the indoor cooking, while the hubs is in charge of the outdoor cooking.  However, since the weather has been so hot we’ve been grilling a lot lately so I’m