This summer I have been playing around with ice cream and fell in love with Strawberry Gelato. Who doesn’t love homemade ice cream and we have great tools to make it at home. When I am in Italy it is an afternoon treat to sample the gelato from one of the many carts or little [...]
Fresh Olallieberry Tart
June 22, 2010 By 2 Comments
Have you met the Olallieberry? I had not until last week. The Olallieberry is a cross between a loganberry and blackberry. It is only available for a short period of time each year. They are a bit sweeter than a blackberry. There is a little produce stand near my work that sell produce from their [...]
Cherry Jalapeno Relish on Goat Cheese Crostini
June 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
This Cherry, Jalapeno Relish recipe was inspired by the amazing cherries that are in season right now. I have been exploring the farmers markets in Orange County for a new project. We are fortunate to have one in many of our cities. Almost every day there is a farmers market you could visit. This year [...]
Bacon, Cheddar & Roasted Corn Gourges
June 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
These Bacon, Cheddar & Roasted Corn Goureges contain three of my favorite foods in one luscious bite. When I was younger, maybe in Jr. High, my Aunt Ginny made cheese puffs for a Christmas Eve get together. I remember biting into them and getting this light yet cheesy bite of flavor. I was in love. [...]
Bread Salad with Chili Lemon Dressing
June 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
Lately I have been savoring the weekends. In addition to gardening and enjoying time with friends, I have been cooking. I tried new, easy and healthy dishes like Bread Salad with Lemon Chili Vinaigrette to try and make up for serving up all those treats I to you last month. Today at 5 I will [...]
Arugula, Carmelized Fennel and Tangerine Salad
June 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Seo Tools I made this Arugula Salad with Tangerines and Carmelized Fennel last weekend. It was so good I could have licked the plate clean. I didn’t, but I could have. The combination of the fennel, arugula and tangerines accompanied by a sweet yet tart White Balsamic Vinaigrette was refreshing on a summer day. You [...]
Chili Pepper Dip with Goat Cheese
June 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
The farmers markets are bursting with fresh produce right now. From peppers and chilies to peaches and nectarines this time of year there is so much to choose from. I love walking through the markets, sampling varieties you can only find at farmers markets. Then the fun begins when I bring a bounty home and [...]
