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Ojai Pixie Tangerines are these little gems that only come around once a year. This Pixie Tangerine salad is simple to highlight their sweet tart flavor. It is light and perfect for celebrating spring. They are only around from March to May. These little gems come from Ojai, a sleepy little town about an hour…
Today I am sharing my latest obsession with you, Caprese Farro Risotto. Seriously, I had this for dinner twice this week. I don’t know what took me so long to cook with farro but it will be on regular rotation here. Farro is a nutty grain with ancient roots. It has been popular in…
Strawberry Arugula Salad topped with a Parmesan Crisp. This is my happy time of year. Time change, the sun fades later, the promise of spring is here. This Strawberry Arugula Salad celebrates that promise. We were blessed with a beautiful weekend with the promise of even more. There is a bounty of strawberries in Orange…
When I received the invitation to Potato Palooza I couldn’t say yes fast enough! Potatoes were the main stay of my childhood and still my favorite food. The event was sponsored by The Idaho Potato Commission and produced by Erika Kerekes. She was assisted by Judy Lyness and they cooked up a decadent potato spread!…
The Super Bowl is this weekend which means a Super Bowl food fest. It is a time to nibble and graze as we watch the commercials and halftime show. Oh and to root on your favorite team. I wish LA had a football team. How crazy we don’t have a team in Southern California. I…
This month I fell in love with cooking again. I have spent hours dreaming and creating in the kitchen. I am savoring the moments, the flavors, the smells that fill the house when I am done. Sometimes we just need a little break, a getaway from our everyday routines to appreciate the gifts we have…
It is 2014 and I couldn’t be happier. Do you make resolutions? How about one word for the year? That is my approach. My One Simple Word for 2014 is Savor. I want to savor every area of my life more than I did in 2013. I will be adding Savor Saturdays this year. Look…
I knew dinner was special when Mom served twice baked potatoes. They took an ordinary potato and made it fancy. Last year I was asked by Betty Crocker to create a favorite recipe I took this and added jalapeno’s and cream cheese to bake a Jalapeno Popper Potato. I wanted to share it with you!…
This weekend it is officially summer but here in Southern California we have enjoyed a beautiful spring. Something I don’t take for granted. A few weeks ago I made this Summer Squash Saute at our first backyard get together. During the summer simplicity is the theme. We have so many fresh ingredients available at our…
Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the year – time change! It stays light longer meaning spring is just around the corner. To celebrate I decided to cook a risotto that would bridge the gap. I made a Butternut Squash Risotto with Lemon Garlic Snap Peas using Land O Lakes Butter with Canola…
Farmer’s Market Risotto utilizes seasonal corn, zucchini, and tomatoes with a little garlic and touch of red pepper It is that time of summer where there is a bounty of fresh vegetables at their peak. It has been warm here. I started to type very and remembered we are spoiled here in Southern California and…
My grandmother always made this whipped strawberry jello and cool whip salad for special occasions. For many growing up, the salad was the classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad. When I saw this version I thought it was so cute I wanted to give it a try. It is salty, sweet, creamy, and refreshing all in one…