One of the perks of living in the greater Los Angeles area is that we are a destination… Well, we’re near the destinations, anyway. Recently I was graced with the presence of a childhood friend, Michelle and her son Ryan. They were on their way to Carlsbad where they were going to wrap up their…
Category: Kitchen & Bar
World’s Best Cookies… Because my mom said so.
My mom has been making these cookies for years. She’s not a prolific baker by any means but these are her “go to”. They are completely delicious, so that’s a good thing! She got the recipe from one of the moms in my choir booster club and they’ve been “the cookie” ever since. What makes…
Tomato Corn Pie and a Bohemian Affair
These “pop up” house concerts are very popular right now. Maybe they’ve always been? I seem to be seeing quite a few these days. We were invited to one in Venice this weekend and it was lovely. It was a smallish house that was unassuming from the front but was an absolute burst of color,…
Dark Rum Punch
My girlfriend’s father and sister are visiting from France and I was extremely excited to visit with them! I mean, when one of your best girl’s family travels over land and sea, you’ve gotta celebrate, right? Right! We started with a fantastic day at the beach where we went to beat the heat that was…
Hard Cherry Limeade
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my love for cherries before. If not… I freaking LOVE cherries! I decided to do a refreshing take on a summer classic, Cherry Limeade. You can make this bevy any time of the year since frozen cherries are readily available in most groceries. However, if you’ve got fresh cherries, the…
Brittle Chip Cookies
A childhood friend of mine is about to explode into the retail market with his artisan brittle. The flavors are completely unique and the brittle itself has the perfect nut to candy ratio and Buttery crunch that makes a good brittle good. I was particularly inspired by his Mexican Hot Chocolate inspired brittle, brittle.cinn. Their…
The next logical step is a cocktail…
It’s hard to take that “next step” sometimes. Maybe you are stagnant in your job, maybe you want to lose a few pounds, perhaps you want to quit smoking… Whatever the case may be, we all have those things that we let hold us back. I’ve been wanting to take the next and most logical…
White Peach Ginger Bellini
I had a very low key, relaxing Mother’s Day this year. My girlfriend Bathsheba and I got together for brunch and let our kids entertain each other. We are both band widows and our husbands had gigs. So, when life hands you lemons, you drink fancy adult beverages… or some such shit. Champagne was a…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Perhaps you can surprise mom with this beautiful and decadent banana bread. The Rock Star said, and I quote “This is the best banana bread I’ve ever had. Like… Ever.” Well, I could pretty much throw peanut butter and chocolate into anything and get the “best ever” response. If you follow me, you know about…
Quiche Benedict
Mother’s Day is nearly upon us! This year you can make this ultra simple dish for breakfast or brunch and give your mama the deliciousness that she deserves! Ok, maybe you’ll need her help for the sauce… but the quiche! You’ve totally got that! It really is SO simple, that I can’t suffer any bullshit…
Rotisserie Chicken Three Ways Day Three: Risotto
Today I am sharing a Chicken Green Chili Risotto! This is the day 3 of 3 on how to stretch ONE rotisserie chicken into three meals that feed four people! You can find day one right here and day two right here! The goal, other than frugality, is that they not be boring! I really enjoyed this challenge…
Rotisserie Chicken Three Ways Day Two: Smokey Quesadillas
What good is an economic dinner if it doesn’t taste good? And how many ways can we really make chicken… Endless possibilities I think, and this one is a good’n! It’s ultra simple, completely delicious and will have the kiddos begging for seconds! Using chipotle chilli powder gives the chicken and nice smokey flavor that’s…
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 