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Cooking for me is an expression of love. It is part of who I am. Last year I forgot that for a little while and as part of my Savoring Life in 2014 I am rediscovering what it means to me. A few weeks ago I was making plans to meet someone for coffee and…
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…
I found a new way to make corn yesterday! If you are a regular reader here you know I have made my share of corn recipes. This week’s special is Carmelized Corn, Mango and Bacon. Yes, I said mango and it was delicious. Last night I came home determined to use up food in my…
Shepherd’s pie is an English dish and with St. Patrick’s Day this week I thought it would be a fun recipe to make with the kids. Also known as Cottage Pie, it was a means of using leftover meat and creating a meal with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Our version is based on my mom’s…
It was a rainy fall weekend here in Southern California and I enjoyed every moment of it. I made a Mexican Tortilla Lasagna for my family. It is a great make ahead dish. There are many versions of this dish on the internet and in old cookbooks. I ended up making mine on the mild…
Corn is one of the foods that says summer to me. Fresh corn cut off the cob can be transferred into tasty summer dishes. A simple corn saute is heightened when you throw in a handful of fresh herbs. This summer I have enjoyed having an herb garden. I love being able to walk outside,…
Yesterday was International Bacon Day. Who knew and who creates these days? A few weeks ago I tried Summer Succotash, a recipe I saw in More magazine several years ago. It combined peas and corn, which are personal favorites with the addition of crispy bacon. I loved how easy this was to put together. The…
I have a refrigerator full of food bought before the heat came upon us here in the OC. One item was a few roasted Hatch chilies. I first hear about from my Adopt a Blogger Adrienne at Hungry Bruno. A few days later I saw them in Bristol Farms. Curious, I bought a few. The…
I was playing around in the kitchen today and decide to spice up cream corn. There are two restaurants here in Orange County that serve up delicious cream corn, Gulliver’s and The Summit House. We used to go each year to celebrate my mom’s birthday at The Summit House. It is an English restaurant and…
Summer is full of fresh vegetables and fruit. There are so many options that are both simple and fresh. Corn is one of my favorite summer treats. I love fresh sweet corn right off the cob. It is great in salads and this is one of my new favorites. The tangy jalapeno lime vinaigrette with…