There’s a new steakhouse in the Inland Empire – Tahoe Joe’s. Yes, I am still a vegetarian, but my kids love their meat. When I asked the server what he would recommend for me, he showed me a variety of vegetarian dishes on the menu and also made suggestions for other dishes that could easily be […]
Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Olivi Wines – Costa Mesa, California
Orange County Silver Trumpet Restaurant The Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar is located at the Avenue of The Arts Wyndham Hotel in Orange County. It is across from the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and just a short walk or drive to South Coast Plaza. They held a special event to welcome executive head chef […]
Creamy Vegan Celery Root and Apple Soup
Have you cooked with celery root? This vegetable is also known as celeriac. It’s brown and hairy and isn’t as uniformly shaped as beets, turnips or other root vegetables. The flavor is similar, but not identical to celery. This vegan friendly soup was a big hit in my house. The apple adds a bit […]
Tarpy’s Roadhouse – Monterey, California
Tarpy’s Roadhouse is a magical and delicious place to visit. This gem is a far cry from a rough roadhouse that needs Patrick Swayze to clean it up. It’s located on Salinas Highway near the Monterey Airport. It was just a short drive from the Hofsas House Hotel where I was staying. The quiet restaurant is set […]
Pancake Mix Buttermilk Biscuits
Pancake mix is something that I always have on hand. You know, the ‘just add water’ kind that makes it super easy to have a hot and satisfying meal any time of day even if the cupboards are almost bare. Pancakes are great, but the mix can also be used as an ingredient in other […]