Cookbook launches at Melissa’s Produce are always fun and delicious. This one was also especially informative thanks to Mary Platis and Laura Bashar, the authors of Cooking Techniques and Recipes with Olive Oil. George Menzelos from Arianna Trading Company was also on hand to share his knowledge. Before the event, I thought I knew enough of […]
Rutabegorz – Orange, California
When I was in college, I learned to love coffee. Back then coffee was either served black or with cream and sugar. There wasn’t a Starbucks on every corner and I had no idea how many different kinds of coffee there were and that ‘stuff’ could be added to coffee. Then I discovered the Rutabegorz in […]
Slow Cooker Vegan Barley Stew Recipe
When the weather gets cool, I turn to comfort food like this slow cooker vegan barley stew. When I was growing up, I remember having
Umami Burger – Irvine, California
On a recent night out to the movies at Irvine Spectrum, I was in need of some pre-movie food. I didn’t need a full meal, but wanted something good to keep me from getting junk food cravings during the movie. There are a bunch of restaurants to choose from, but it was the welcoming staff […]
Blood Orange Lemonade
Earlier this Summer, I took a trip to Northern California and stopped off for lunch at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey. One of the highlights of my meal was their fresh blood orange lemonade. That inspired me to make my own. I’m sure my recipe is not exactly like their’s, but it is fabulous! The recipe makes […]