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 […]
LA Fair Food Preview
It’s Los Angeles County Fair time! The Fair runs through the end of the month and, of course, there is so much to do (and eat!) that you’ll want to go more than once. Fair food is typically decadent and often deep fried and extraordinarily large. This year you’ll find some old favorites and some […]
Nesquik Chocolate Ice Blended Frappuccino
Does your family like frozen beverages? Mine does, but they can get very pricey when you buy them at a coffee shop. Here’s an inexpensive and easy recipe for a chocolate frappe that refreshes without breaking the bank. It’s simple enough for little kids to help and bigger ones will be able to make it […]