Archive for January, 2012

  Last weekend was beautiful in San Diego. It was so sunny and warm outside I could hardly believe it was January! I love the warm sun on my face and the calm feel that summer weather brings. It reminds me of those wonderful summer vacations where nothing was required and anything could happen. This [...]

  When I make a dish, I rarely make enough for just one meal. I usually make at least four servings of everything for a couple of reasons. 1) My hungry jumbo-lunch-eating boyfriend likes to take the leftovers to work the next day and show off to everyone that he has an amazing girlfriend who [...]

  Having lived in the Southwest for many years, I developed a real adoration for Mexican food. It is a truly unique cuisine, and like Chinese or Indian, you know it when you taste it. There are so many Mexican dishes I love. Enchiladas and tacos top the list along with the oh-so-distinctive chile relleno. [...]

  What is a party without a delicious dessert? In my opinion, it’s not a party at all! So, for my wine party I couldn’t have just one; I had to have two! I wanted a dessert that would pair well with red wine and another to complement white. Also, since I was making so [...]

  In keeping with my “party food” theme, I knew I just had to do a mini sandwich for my wine party. I knew there was no way I was going to take all that time making little tea sandwiches with the crusts cut off so I went the Italian way. Besides, since I’d already [...]

My boyfriend and I went to Freeport, Bahamas a year ago over Christmas holiday. There was a big cold front that came rolling in and we were not prepared for it! We desperately needed jackets and gloves but of course it was the Bahamas and there were none to be found. Needless to say, we [...]

  Sushi is one of my favorite foods to eat and probably my least favorite food to make. I find it difficult for several reasons: A. I’m not a sushi chef, B. It’s so difficult to roll tightly, and C. It’s so much more fun to watch someone experienced create a masterpiece! Nevertheless, being that [...]

  What is a party without crusty French bread? And when you take that bread, toast it in the oven and top it with something delicious, you have more than a party – you have a celebration! Crostini, meaning “little toasts,” is the perfect base for party food. You can top them with anything from [...]

  Mushrooms are sexy. Yep, that’s right. I said sexy. Their earthy, rich and distinctive flavor can be delicate or robust. They pair well with cheese, all kinds of vegetables and can even be the star in place of meat. They taste bright and airy when raw, creamy and intense when cooked. Mushrooms are used [...]

  I recently got a great deal through a wine company for an in-home wine tasting and I thought it would be so much fun to invite a few friends over to learn about some new wines. Of course, it was also a great excuse to come up with some new party foods! I’ve mentioned [...]