Want the Paris experience in San Diego? Visit Cafe Chloe in East Village, a fast developing area in downtown San Diego. My family and I had a lovely experience at this charming and chic cafe. We spent a Sunday afternoon there and enjoyed a delicious brunch. Every bit of our meal from the pommes frites […]
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Fennel and Shallots These perfectly tender crisp potatoes are deliciously complimented with fennel and shallots for a mild and savory flavor; Great for a beef or lamb side dish. Ingredients 2 pounds baby gold potatoes, halved 2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved 1 cup thinly sliced fennel stalks with fronds, about […]
Crunchy Vegetables in Shallot Vinaigrette This healthy side dish is great for entertaining. The vegetables are quickly blanched to create a slightly cooked texture with a lot of crunch then tossed in a shallot vinaigrette for a light tasty flavor. It’s a perfect side dish to accompany meat and potatoes, or can be served […]
Spring is in the air! The flowers are blooming and its vegetable planting time! I love the fragrance that the fruit trees give while they start to bloom; White flowers on the plum tree, Pink flowers on the peach tree; the citrus trees being the most fragrant. Vegetable plants flower too! I’ve begun vegetable planting […]
Leek, Prosciutto and Smoked Gruyere Cheese Quiche Tart If you take the time to make your own crust this quiche will taste much better! You will also be very proud that you made it yourself! If you're not up to the challenge and are low on time you can purchase ready-made pastry dough or prepared […]
Waters is the one place I can go where I know they will be serving exactly what I have in mind...creative, delicious and healthy foods made from scratch. This exquisite catering company offers food to go and a selection of a la carte savories and sweets that you can enjoy in house. While I was having my amazing lunch […]
Spring has sprung! As the weather warms up and the days are somewhat cool this soup will hit the spot. Carrots and apples are blended into a silky smooth consistency, complimented with leeks, onions and garlic for a sweet and savory flavor. The White pepper adds a pleasant yet subtle spice with just a touch […]
This stew is an excellent vegetarian meal. My mom makes it when we fast for lent. It is simple, delicious, and healthy.
The lent season is here; a 40 day period before Easter in which some of you may be fasting from meat. Others also fast from eating dairy products as well such as milk, cheese and eggs. Since it is the lent season I'd thought I'd bring up the subject since some of you may temporarily […]
Lox Toasts Lox (cured salmon) can be found packaged near the seafood section at your local grocery store. My favorite type of lox is Nova Scotia. There are no definite rules to this recipe. The measurements may vary depending on the different sized toasts and the amounts of the ingredients that you prefer. This […]