Lettuce Farm Near The Salton Sea Doesn’t that lettuce look delicious? It was! I had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence Cox Ranches in Brawley, California – near the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley. They grow lettuce, onions, watermelon and other ground crops that make their way to grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country. […]
Vegetarian Mushroom Pizza Recipe
Easy Mushroom Pizza Pizza!!!! This beautiful pizza was as good as it looks! I did make the pizza, but can’t take credit for creating the recipe. The Forest Mushroom Pizza recipe is courtesy of Celebrity Chef Marcel Vigneron of Top Chef and other Food Network shows. He has partnered with Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads and will […]
Savory Jalapeno Cheese Muffins
Savory Muffins with Jalapeno Cheese I have been happily using Cacique authentic Mexican cheeses for years and was excited when they asked me to create a series of recipes for them. My first assignment was “Snacks To Go.” Usually, when I think of cheese, I imagine it hot or cold, not as a portable snack. Then […]
Souplantation – Fountain Valley, California
Have you been to Souplantation lately? I have been many times over the years, but this was my first time to visit the Fountain Valley location. It’s located just off the 405 Freeway in the Costco shopping center near the corner of Talbert and Newhope. I’ve always liked Souplantation, but was especially impressed when I […]
Cacique Tour – Cheese, Cream, Yogurt & More
Are you familiar with Cacique? I have been using their delicious Mexican cheeses for years, but didn’t know much about the company. Living in Southern California, I’m familiar with good Mexican food and know that the key to getting the results I want in the kitchen is using authentic ingredients. All cheeses are not the same. Recently, […]