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, […]
Vegetarian Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Vegan Baked Beans Sweetened with Splenda How much sugar do you consume each day? Even without dessert, those sugar calories can add up in beverages and pre-packaged foods. Consequently, most of us here in the US get a whole lot more sugar than we need. Splenda challenged me to make a “Sweet Swap” and use […]
Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival Preview
Spring is here and that means it’s just about time for boysenberries, boysenberries and more boysenberries! Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, California 90620 March 28th, 2015 to April 12, 2015 As a lifelong resident of Southern California, I’ve been to Knott’s many times over the years. My parents always raved […]
Fruit Slaw Salad Recipe – Coleslaw with a Twist
When you have fresh berries and citrus on hand, a fresh fruit slaw is an excellent choice. This is a twist on the typical coleslaw, and it’s pretty and
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible Book Tour
Do you have a copy of The Flavor Bible in your home library? The book was published in 2008 and quickly became the go to reference book for home cooks and professionals looking for inspiration on how to combine flavors to create wonderful dishes. An interesting thing happened to Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, the […]