Scenic Highway 140 runs from the 99 east into Yosemite National Park. Along the way, it goes right through the middle of the quaint town of Mariposa. There are shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. It’s a great place to stretch your legs, wander around and, as it turns out, enjoy Mexican food. Living in […]
Cranberry Hazelnut Waldorf Salad
Here is a fun twist on a traditional Waldorf Salad that is great for holiday meals at home or potluck parties. Instead of grapes and walnuts, I used dried cranberries and hazelnuts. Chestnuts also work well, if you’d like to swap them for the hazelnuts. I also used a red and green apple to […]
Virgin Mojito Mocktail
You don’t have to be a drinker, to have a fun and refreshing beverage. This sparkling mocktail has the delicious flavor of fresh mint and limes. I used Key Limes from Melissa’s Produce. They are really juicy and full of flavor. Virgin Mojito Mocktail Ingredients: 1 Dozen Mint Leaves 1T Key Lime Juice 1t sugar […]
Sushiholic Restaurant – La Mirada, California
As you can see from these photos, the food at Sushiholic is beautiful. It tastes as good as it looks. I’d recommend going with a group, so you can try a variety of dishes. I’m a vegetarian and enjoyed the garlic edamame, salads and a vegetarian sushi. Others who were with me loved the imaginative […]
Tamarind of London – Newport Beach, California
Oh my! The desserts at Tamarind of London are both beautiful and delicious! Pastry Chef Mark Medina has done an amazing job with the dessert menu. He’s taken traditional Indian desserts and combined them in new ways. Parts of the dishes are familiar, but they are combined in unique ways for a one of a […]