Terrace Cafe has a new look, new chef and new menu! It’s located in the Town & Country Resort on Hotel Circle. I had wrongly assumed that this was a casual restaurant and was planning on walking over the Fashion Valley Mall where there was a restaurant that I wanted to try. On our way, […]
Slow Cooker Vegan Red Lentils with Pumpkin
We have had a long hot Summer here in Southern California. The weather has finally started to feel just a little bit like Fall. That means it’s time to enjoy crock pot comfort food and pumpkin! This recipe is super easy to make using basics that I always seem to have on hand – […]
Spa Cuisine at The Oaks at Ojai
Spa Vacation Food Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a few days at The Oaks at Ojai. The destination spa is all-inclusive and the meals and snacks are designed to be calorie conscious, satisfying and delicious. They don’t use sugar or processed salt. I generally eat healthy, fresh food at home, but I’ll admit […]
Ojai Farmers’ Market
Before I headed up to Ojai for a weekend getaway, I checked online to see if there was anything going on in town that weekend. I was happy to learn that the Ojai Farmers’ Market happens every Sunday all year long, rain or shine. I was staying at The Oaks at Ojai, so it was […]
Pumpkin Spice Hummus Recipe
Pumpkin spice season is here! Here’s a Fall twist on the typical savory hummus. It’s got a little bit of sweetness, a touch of spice and a very creamy texture. I prefer the flavor of honey with pumpkin. If you’re vegan or looking for low-glycemic options, you can use agave instead. It will still be delicious, […]