Crêpes

Quite some time ago one of my brilliant cooking teachers, who was from Brittany- France, taught me this wonderful Crêpe recipe. It’s an absolutely terrific recipe that became one of my favorites! First time that I made crêpes, I ended up with (read full article)

Spinach Bites

These is what J. and I had for lunch today. Spinach is one of my favorites vegetables in the whole world. And use it often in my cooking. Stuffed pastries, salads, stuffed homemade pasta, dips... and other dishes.My Mom used to make these Spinach Bit (read full article)

Memories of Argentina Summer time and Arroz con Leche/Rice PuddingArroz con Leche/Rice PuddingThree days ago, I said to myself:”One dish that I definitely have to make this summer is “Arroz con Leche”/Rice Pudding. It’s such a “Delicious” (read full article)

The Most Important Meal of the Day

Mornin’! It was another beautiful, albeit humid, morning for a quick run, so I whipped out a speedy mile and half after my morning Mom walk. I wasn’t really feeling it, as my Mom and I rounded the final corner of our walk, but I thou (read full article)

What is Brunch?

What is Brunch? Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch. It is served in the later morning through the traditional lunch hour, usually between the hours of 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. (read full article)

Rice & Olive Salad

Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch.  A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (read full article)

Call for Guest Posts: My Best Vacation Ever!

Good morning! Holy. Cow. It was 62 degrees when my Mom and I left for our morning walk! Those two crazy women walking around with their arms stuffed into their t-shirts so only their hands were visible? Yeah, that was us. It was ch-ch-ch-chilly! Ch (read full article)

Market Matters- Sustainably Sourced Seared Albacore with Avocado & Truffle Oil

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Sunday Night Blues

The heat never came! We’re sittin’ pretty at 83 degrees right now, and the cool breeze plus mild temps (compared to what we’ve been experiencing,) lured me out under the umbrella on my back deck to read all afternoon. Eclipse, nat (read full article)

BJ’s Market & Bakery @ Lollapalooza

We walked over to Chow Town North to pick up something quick before heading to the next performance. We stopped at BJ’s Market & Bakery. We ordered the Fish Tacos ($5) and Turkey burger ($5) to share. The food was quick indeed, but not ve (read full article)

Hawaii shrimp trucks

People from all over the world come to Hawaii every year to admire the beauty and enjoy the charm of these wonderful Pacific  islands. I certainly enjoy going there whenever possible and soak up the calm and relaxing effect that this place has o (read full article)

Pullman Hotel, Kuching

BBQ Buffet @ Pullman Hotel, Kuching Me and a few friends have decided to try Pullman Hotel’s buffet in conjunction with her hubby’s birthday…. ^ ^ It was a good try. I won’t say it’s the best. But the BB (read full article)

Sublime Key Lime Pie

First, how about this  from Yogi Berra:   The waitress asked: “How many pieces do you want your pie cut?” Yogi responded: “Four. I don’t think I could eat eight.” My husband’s side of the family recently gathered f (read full article)

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Sunday Coupon Preview Updated FYI everyone, Sunday Coupon Preview has been updated with the inserts scheduled to hit this Sunday’s newspaper. I noticed a few coupons that would be great in the kiddo’s lunch boxes: Dannon yogurt, B... Great Deals (read full article)

At a very elegant Chinese restaurant in Ropponggi HillsBefore...

At a very elegant Chinese restaurant in Ropponggi HillsBefore going to the university seminar I planned to go to that day which was scheduled to be held around Roppongi, I decided to have my lunch at the nearby restaurant.  The mall was ver (read full article)

Today's lunch

This morning I cooked for a client who had a "no salt" dietary restriction.  One of the entrees I made was a chickpea and quinoa pilaf with sauteed baby bok choy and shiitake mushroom.  It was tough restraining myself from adding tamari to (read full article)

Sunday Coupon Preview Updated

FYI everyone, Sunday Coupon Preview has been updated with the inserts scheduled to hit this Sunday’s newspaper. I noticed a few coupons that would be great in the kiddo’s lunch boxes: Dannon yogurt, Brownberry bread, Archway cookies and the kids (read full article)

5 Minute Salty-Sweet Breakfast

Happy Friday the 13th - muwahahaha! I always associate Friday the 13th with the movie, but did you know that superstition attached to the ominous date is actually rooted in ancient times? Apparently Friday has historically been considered unlucky, (read full article)

Roast tomato and rocket quiche recipe

Do you eat your leftover quiche warm or cold? I like it warm. Adam likes it cold. This one I'm pretty happy with so thought you might like it too! INGREDIENTS 2 cups plain flour 125g butter, chopped 3 eggs yolks 3 tblsp water 4 large tomatos 4 (read full article)

Take Me Out To The Ball Game….

….Buy me some peanuts…… ….and Cracker Jacks! Ok, I’ll stop LOL…..Each year our company takes us out to a Giant’s Baseball game!  It’s awesome because well ~ it counts as a work day , but, really, who woul (read full article)