Aren’t these baby kiwi adorable? Yes, I’m calling fruit adorable. Baby kiwi have smooth skin and are about the size of a grape. These aren’t just a smaller and younger version of full size kiwi fruit, but they are cousins. The flavor is very similar and these don’t need to be peeled prior to eating […]
Roasted Beets
Beets just might be my favorite vegetable this season. I enjoy the roots and the greens. It’s fun to get two totally different foods out of one vegetable. I’ve been eating beets steamed, in salads, in soup and roasted. This week I was excited to see that my favorite grocery store had beets on sale […]
Roast Cabbage
Cabbage is good steamed and in salads. I used to serve it once or twice a month. Now that I’ve discovered roast cabbage, I’ve been making it a couple times a week. It’s simple to prepare, but does take some time in the oven that you’ll need to plan for. The roasting really brings out […]
IHOP Griddle Melts – Orange, CA
IHOP 707 N. Tustin Street ORANGE, CA 92867-7150 (714) 639-1533 Mon-Thu 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Fri-Sat 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM Sun 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM I am thoroughly impressed with my latest visit to IHOP. So many chain restaurants have shifted to serving pre-made foods that are opened, thawed and/or heated just […]
Spicy Seville Orange Marmalade
It’s Seville Orange season! These oranges were just made for marmalade. They are very juicy and have a tangy flavor that cooks up sweet and tart. Marmalade doesn’t have to be a difficult production involving large batches, pectin, thermometers and specialized canning equipment. I can make a single jar in about 15 minutes from start […]