Category Archives: Side dishes
What I really want for Mother’s day … Avocado soup with bacon and chili rubbed croutons
What I really want for Mother's day is to eat green food without ANYBODY making a face or complaining. I want to feel free to make creamy avocado soup, with coconut milk,tons of lime juice and cayenne pepper, without somebody reminding me they don't like the texture of avocados or questioning whether I put vinegar ...
Macaroni and cheese for grown ups
How to make a macaroni and cheese from scratch using just milk, eggs, noodles, and cheese.
5 Tips on vintage prop shopping… Clementine goat cheese salad with bacon and walnuts
I can't decide which show fascinates me more, "Hoarders" or "American Pickers". If those shows aren't on then I will gladly settle in to watch "Storage Wars" or "Pawn Stars". There is no judgment on my end for the people who are on Hoarders, except for that lady who hoarded cats, GEEZ Louise! She ...
Roasted Crimson Golds with Rosemary and Olive oil ~ “It’s a good thing”
One look at these tiny organic Crimson Gold Apples from Melissa's Produce and all I could think about was channeling my inner Martha Stewart. YES ... I said it ... my inner MARTHA, we all have one. You just have to dig deep. Are you on Pinterest? I thought so, proof that you have an ...
Roasted apple & butternut soup
What's in season? Do you know the difference between availability and seasonality? Have you been to the farmer's market lately? Answering these simple questions can change your direction as a cook and you might even find your food tastes better ... MUCH BETTER. Here in Southern California, because of our Mediterranean climate, the transition from summer to fall is a ...
