The Great Chile Pepper Cookbook has arrived and it is fabulous! Last week I attended the cookbook launch at Melissa’s Produce headquarters. You can get recipes for the following dishes in the cookbook. And, yes, the food was delicious! All of these dishes are vegetarian and there are others in the cookbook that contain meat. […]
Simple Cheese Fondue
Fondue can make an ordinary meal feel like a party. Last year I took a fondue making class and learned that it’s a whole lot easier to make than I thought. Often fondue is made with wine or other ‘adult’ beverages, but this one is made with sparkling cider and is great for all ages. […]
Vegetarian Dining at FIGat7th – Los Angeles, California
FIGat7th 735 S. Figueroa Los Angeles, California 90017 (213) 955-7150 On the Corner of Figueroa and 7th in Downtown Los Angeles. “Mall food” has come a long way! There are many great choices at FIGat7th that range from quick snacks to gourmet meals. Whatever you’re in the mood for, chances are good that you’ll find […]
Tangerine Blackberry Ice Pops
Fresh Fruit Popsicles The weather is warming up and these frozen treats are a great way to cool down and get a nice burst of nutrition from the fruit. Tangerine Blackberry Ice Pops Ingredients 6 Seedless Tangerines (I used Melissa’s Ojai Pixie Tangerines) 18 Blackberries 2 T Sugar Instructions Peel tangerines and put in […]
Rance’s Chicago Pizza – Costa Mesa, California
Rance’s Chicago Pizza 1420 Baker Street Suite B Costa Mesa, California 92626 714-708-2143 Sunday through Thursday 11am to 9pm Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm After visiting Illinois, Rance Ruiz dreamed of creating the perfect Chicago style pizza. He practiced and perfected his skills and his recipes for years before opening up his dream restaurant […]