Cake Recipe from Cat Cora A few days ago, I attended a live taping of The Talk – thanks, CBS! I always enjoy being at the show, but was especially happy to attend during their foodie festival. The special guest for The Talk Takeaway that day was the talented and personable Chef Cat Cora of […]
OC Fair Food on a $20 Budget
It’s time for the annual tradition of the Orange County Fair and the array of foods that we look forward to every year. Many enjoy eating their way through the fair and then regret it later when they realize they’ve overdone it and are feeling the consequences. This year I decided to see what would […]
Melissa’s Hatch Chile Cookbook Launch
Hatch Chile season is almost here! We can enjoy them fresh for a few weeks every year and then dried and frozen the rest of the time. These versatile chiles from Hatch, New Mexico are full of chile flavor and very unique. With other chiles, the heat level is relatively constant. Ghost Peppers and Scotch […]
The American Baking Competition Winner – Brian Emmett
Have you seen The American Baking Competition on CBS? This is a competition with a lot of heart. Technical skills are definitely required when baking, but there is more to it than that. Host Jeff Foxworthy and judges Marcela Valladolid and Paul Hollywood put a unique spin on reality show cooking competitions. The competition is serious, […]
Chocolate Overnight Oats
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I agree. I need good nutrition when I first get up to help fuel my day. Oatmeal gives me a good amount of protein and dietary fiber. Overnight oats are easy and delicious. Since I’m making them myself, I don’t have to […]