Wandering Wednesday … Free Pass
No, it’s not about THAT free pass … LOL!! Did you know that you can get a free pass for the California State Parks using your library card? I saw this on instag...
Category: Home & Food
Foodie Friday … favorite Caesar dressing
As I leave France and continue my adventures in Italy, I thought ‘let’s post that Caesar dressing recipe’ invented by Italian, Caesar Cardini, when he lived in ...
Foodie Friday … puff pastry/gruyere appetizer
This is NOT a low calorie appetizer, but it is quite the crowd pleaser! As we are approaching Fall and you know the holidays will creep up on us in no time, I t...
Foodie Friday … smashed taco party of one
So, I’m sure you’ve seen the smashed burger & taco craze online. They look so good, and great to make for a crowd, but when you’re cooking for one it’s just...
Foodie Friday … Orzo with Everything
This is a version of a recipe my younger sister, JoAnn, introduced to me many years ago. There are many similar recipes out there, but this one is a mish-mash o...
Foodie Friday … Leigh’s Lemony Pasta
My friend, Leigh, made this delicious pasta for our book club gathering a while back and I’ve made it numerous times since. It’s a winner! 4 to 5 It...
Wandering Wednesday … A Trip to California Wine Country
My nephew got married a few weekends ago in a beautiful ceremony atop a mountain with a stunning view in Oakville, California. The anticipation of the fun I wou...
Foodie Friday … Chicken Biryani
Pre-pandemic, my nephew, Noah, and I were texting about an episode of Chef’s Table that featured Asma Khan and her amazing looking biryani recipe. We vowe...
Foodie Friday … No Recipe Pasta Puttanesca
I got these gorgeous tomatoes from my friend, the Harts, and I really felt like having pasta. I always have capers and kalamata olives in my pantry, so why not ...
Early Foodie Friday (Cinco-de-Mayo) …. Chicken Enchiladas
I got this recipe while watching Magnolia Table and decided to make it, with a few of my own tweaks, for my friends who were coming down to play mahjongg last n...