Due Venti is lovely and picturesque. The closest experience to European dining in the convenient up and coming town of Clawson, Michigan. A Husband and Wife chef team prepares the Northern Italian inspired cuisine with hints of the surrounding regions of Austria, France and Switzerland. You will appreciate the cozy feel from the minute you […]
Growing up Sunday mornings meant waking up to Dad’s Sunday Breakfast. Dad took pride in his specialty breakfasts, always hearty and filling to last us thru the morning. Maybe even lunch and dinner! Dad’s breakfast always involved eggs. The one that I remember the most was a spread of meats, cheeses, veggies and soft -boiled […]
While growing up scents of orange, cardamom and rose water would fill our home when my mother and grandmother baked a Middle Eastern cake that they served often with tea. The traditional cake is dense and eggy with a generous amount of walnuts and soft golden raisins. No matter what time of year, when this cake […]
I love food! The entire process of how food grows, where it comes from, the nutrients it contains, the unique flavors food brings and the different ways food can be prepared are all reasons why it fascinates me. Food is what we all have in common. It’s a requirement for survival, it brings us together […]
It’s summer time and I am smiling because my garden is in full bloom! For the past month we have been enjoying our treasured peaches. They grow big and plump. I like to pick them when they are slightly ripened. They appear firm on the outside although the flesh is pleasingly sweet with just the […]
Looking for a place to meet your friends for a drink? Neighborhood is a great Hotspot in East Village at the heart of Downtown San Diego where you can find a wide selection of locally brewed beer, 27 choices of beer on tap! Most importantly (since I don’t drink, well maybe just a little wine) […]
This easy to make salsa will add a refreshing and pleasingly fruity twist to chicken or fish tacos. Try it with grilled salmon, halibut or mahi mahi. They all taste wonderful with this perfect summer time salsa. The unique addition of mangos to the tomatoes, onion, serrano peppers, hint of cilantro and twist of lime […]
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 me a message on the Contact Me page or post a comment below. Today I demonstrated the following recipes for the 4th of July grilling segments! […]
I know fish tacos are popular (especially in Cali) but I have a weak spot for shrimp! I sometimes find it hard to find a good fish taco at restaurants. They are either too fried, fishy or soggy. I’m not saying it is always the case, but with my experience it's pretty common. My safe […]
It’s cold outside and we all want something warm and filling in our tummies! How about Vegetarian Bean Chili? This hearty and easy to make chili requires no beef and is a great to make if you are trying to minimize your intake of red meat. The beans will fill you up and are an […]