Irving St. Kitchen 701 NW 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 (503) 343-9440 On a recent trip to Oregon, I was able to try out the Irving St. Kitchen. This was my first time to explore downtown Portland and this was an excellent way to experience a good meal that felt very ‘Portlandia.’ The atmosphere was […]
Easy Homemade Chocolate “Magic Shell”
This delicious ice cream topping is super easy to make and only takes 2 ingredients and minimal effort. It’s a fun project for kids to help with and is great for parties or anytime you need something special. My sister showed me how to make it for my niece’s birthday celebration. You can use whatever […]
Melissa’s The Great Pepper Cookbook Launch
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 […]