Healthy eating and exercise are two important habits to follow that go hand in hand. I’ve just completed my 6th week of personal training with Fitness 4 San Diego. Before I began personal training I played racquetball and practiced other types of exercises such as yoga, walking, biking and hiking. All great forms of exercise […]
Cheddar Cheese Crusted Tilapia with Creamy Avocado Topping You will love this simple and exciting flair to this mild tasting fish. The lightly spiced fish is sautéed, topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with a tasty creamy avocado topping. Tilapia is quick to prepare and a healthy seafood choice. This recipe doesn’t require exact […]
Last week was a week of birthday festivities. With the help of The Sugar Suite the events were even more special. Talented cake artist Christina Konja brought our fantasy cakes to life with masterpiece cakes which included an impressive iphone 4 cake replica and a Christian Louboutin shoe cake that blew away the crowd. Along […]
Guests in my kitchen often comment on my kitchen tools. They are surprised because they are not aware of the great tools that are available to make cooking easier. In continuation of the blog that I posted in January "Kitchen Tools Part 1", here are additional kitchen tools that I recommend... My Bamboo Cutting Board […]
Honey Mustard Herb Grilled Chicken This flavorful chicken is a perfect combination of sour and sweet flavors with a hint of fresh herbs. The recipe calls for ½ thick pieces of chicken breasts which is important in this recipe because it will really allow the flavors to sink into the chicken. Ingredients 3 pounds […]
My favorite spot to grab a burger is Burger Lounge. With 4 locations and growing in San Diego this place rocks! Their menu is simple, the food is fresh and the best part is they use organic ingredients, grass-fed beef and their own freshly baked hamburger buns. I love stopping in for their delicious Grilled […]
Southwestern Quinoa Cakes If you like quinoa you will love these quinoa cakes! They are full of flavor and a good source of protein. They are delicious hot off the pan and even better served inside warm pita bread with avocado slices, cilantro and hot sauce. The recipe makes a large quantity and makes […]
Three years ago we bought a tiny little Mulberry Tree. We were told that it would grow to be very big. We learned that it was a delicate berry like no other. Today as we were assured our tree has tripled in size each year. The mulberries are amazing! Juicy, plump and sweet! Several species […]
Turkey Pita Burgers These turkey burgers are delicious, light and healthy. The burger patty size is small, I serve 2-3 burgers per person with a side of mixed greens, sliced tomatoes and dijonaise sauce with warmed pita bread for everyone to assemble their own pita burgers. Ingredients 3 pounds lean ground turkey meat 1 ½ […]
Bay Shrimp Salad This is a great appetizer to make for any occasion. The bay shrimp are tossed with citrus flavors, spice, and crunchy veggies. You may serve the salad with crackers, toast, or enjoy it alone. Ingredients: 3 pounds cooked bay shrimp 1 cup red onion, finely diced (about 1 onion) ½ cup jalapenos, […]