Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning! I would love to hear your comments and/or suggestions. You can send
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It was love at first bite! After four fantastic visits, Bankers Hill has earned this recommendation by far. It’s not often that you find a place that meets all of
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Most TV Network Chefs have a tagline. Emeril says “BAM”, Rachel Ray says “EVOO”. What should the tagline be for CookingwithMelody.com? I am giving away a brand new 8-inch (20cm)
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Lamb is a common dish prepared around the world to celebrate Easter. I decided to experiment with a boneless leg of lamb, a tender cut of meat that makes an
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Easter is around the corner and this salad will make an excellent dish to serve for breakfast, lunch or brunch. It’s served on a large platter so that the veggies
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The Spring/Summer seasons are approaching and this Berry Custard Cake is going to be perfect for your daytime brunches, tea parties, outdoor birthday celebrations and more. Yes, it looks like
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If you read my recent blog posts “Have you thought of Starting a Vegetable Garden this year?”, and “Helpful Tips for Vegetable Gardening” you will know that I started planting
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Think you can’t grow bananas in San Diego? Turns out there are varieties of banana trees that grow well in our climate such as the Brazilian banana tree that we
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The first two weekends in March were absolutely gorgeous here in San Diego. The weather was perfect for planting; full sun with a light breeze throughout the day. I spent
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It was love at first bite! After four fantastic visits, Bankers Hill has earned this recommendation by far. It’s not often that you find a place that meets all of
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Do I like trying new Sushi Restaurants? Not usually. Why? Because nothing compares to my favorite spots in San Diego. Go figure, I was in New York City, more than pleased with Sushi Yasuda
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Finally a restaurant after my own heart! Urban Plates is bringing real food back. From the moment you step into the beautiful open style kitchen you will be pleased with
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Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning! I would love to hear your comments and/or suggestions. You can send
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Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you’re skipping dinner reservations this year, treat your significant other to this special Beef Wellington dish! There is no better way to show
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Potatoes can be prepared a number of different ways. If you haven’t tried them hasselback style, your missing out on a potato that is crispy on the outside and tender
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Strawberries make a wonderful addition to this refreshing salad. The ingredients are simple and you can toss the salad together in minutes. Just combine your favorite mixed greens; I used
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Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning! I would love to hear your comments and/or suggestions. You can send
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I’m most excited about how easy this cranberry vinaigrette is to make. Who would think that tart, raw cranberries would taste so good after a quick blend in a food
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I couldn’t pass up The Holiday Wreath Bundt Pan at the store. It whispered “buy me and make a holiday cake”. Of course I gave in and worked my magic
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