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Fruits of Summer Create your own jam session Posted on June 6, 2018 Many claim that it has something to do with some silly solstice, but in my book, summer starts as soon as the farmer’s markets are chock-full of fresh strawberries. I devour them — with whipped cream, dipped in chocolate, made into shortcakes, or…
Southern Comfort A California girl’s twist on a sacred sweet Posted on May 9, 2018 Back when I was researching and testing recipes for Acme Southern Kitchen, I sent away for as many Junior League and church cookbooks as I could find from all parts of the South. These books are compilations of the personal…
Weeknight Wonder A delicious pasta dish for the end of a busy day Posted on April 6, 2018 Now that we are into prime local avocado season, I put this pasta dish back into the rotation as one of my favorite busy weeknight dinners. It’s quick and easy. If you are like me, avocados can be…
In Search of Perfection A chocolate creation that truly takes the cake Posted on March 5, 2018 For years, I was on a quest to find the best recipe for a chocolate cake. The cakes always looked moist, almost shiny, and delicious in book photos, but once I baked them, they’d fall short. They either…
Love is: Sugar Cookies Showing affection with pretty confections Posted on February 8, 2018 There’s no better way to express whatever kind of love you are feeling than to bake a batch of old-fashioned sugar cookies with royal icing to share with your “subjects.” This is a family recipe that I used to make the…
My New Year Advice Get your vitamins A, D, and B, and mind your Ps and Qs Posted on January 11, 2018 Anyone who knows me knows I love my carbs as much as, if not more than, the next guy. Do I love big, fat, buttery egg noodles lounging around in my chicken soup?…
Smoke in the Water An introduction to Mexico’s magnificent Mezcal Posted on Feb. 13, 2017 Often touted as Tequila’s smokier cousin, Mezcal is the Mexican agave spirit now distillate all over cocktail lists throughout the world. So, what is it? Is it any good? The answer starts in the southern state of Oaxaca, where most…
Dark Cherry Cider Posted January 5, 2016 Cheers to the New Year! Try Catamaran Resort & Spa’s natural alterna-energy and electrolyte boost, which contains apple cider vinegar, which some believe can help with everything from cholesterol and weight issues to hiccups and heart issues, and more. • 1½ oz. Malahat Spice Rum (local) • ¾…
Cocktail of the Month: American Beauty – Blanca Restaurant Published February 2008 In honor of Valentine’s Day, this month’s featured cocktail is the American Beauty, created by mixologist Jennifer Zerboni of Blanca Restaurant in Solana Beach. To make one you need 2 oz. Skyy Vodka, muddled rose petals and raspberries, ½ oz. simple syrup, 1½…
Cocktail of the Month: Pear Martini – Arterra Restaurant Published January 2008 Nutritionists will verify that pears are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients that help protect cells in the body from oxygen-related damage due to free radicals. While it’s of course…
Cocktail of the Month: The Magnificent Seven – Mustangs & Burros Published July 2007 The more the merrier! July’s cocktail of the month is actually seven tantalizing margaritas from Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Called The Magnificent Seven, these refreshing variations on the traditional classic don names like: El Diablo,…
Cocktail of the Month: Tangerine and Honey Caipirinha – Paradise Grille Published June 2007 June’s cocktail of the month is the Tangerine and Honey Caipirinha from Paradise Grille in Flower Hill Promenade. A Caipirinha is a popular Brazilian drink made by muddling lime wedges and sugar together in a tall glass, then adding crushed ice…
Cocktail of Month: Green Tea Martini – RA Sushi Published January 2007 If swearing off alcohol did not make it onto your list of resolutions, why not consider adding a little antioxidant-rich green tea to your roster of favorite drinks? RA Sushi downtown offers a Green Tea Martini that is sure to please the palate…