Leeks are a wonderful thing, but …. they can be a real pain to clean. And if you don’t get them completely clean, you can end up with little sandy bits in your food. Fortunately, Melissa’s has solved that problem for me. They have pre-packaged leeks that have been cleaned and sliced. I just […]
SAMBAZON AÇAÍ CAFÉ – Newport Beach, CA
SAMBAZON AÇAÍ CAFÉ 3138 West Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach, CA Doesn’t this look delicious? It was! I use Sambazon Açaí Smoothie Packs at home a lot. They are packed full of nutrition and taste great. This was my first time to go to the Sambazon Açaí Cafe and also my first time to have my açaí in […]
Blood Orange and Jicama Salad
Blood oranges are beautiful and delicious. You never know exactly what you’ll get when you cut one open. Some are mostly orange with a little bit of red and others are red all the way through. The red isn’t just for looks. It actually contains more antioxidants than a regular orange which is definitely a […]
Chef Marcus Samuelsson – Macy’s Culinary Council
Chef Marcus Samuelsson Macy’s Culinary Council South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa, CA Did you know that Macy’s offers free in-store events? Last week I attended a fun, tasty and informative event featuring Chef Marcus Samuelsson. He is the chef and owner of Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem. He’s also a cookbook author, co-founder of FoodRepublic.com, […]
Kale Sprouts and Scrambled Eggs
Once again, I’ve discovered a tasty new-to-me vegetable – Kale Sprouts! The coloring and leaves look very similar to Red Russian Kale, but there is a little head in the center. When I learned that they are a hybrid cross between kale and Brussels Sprouts, it all made sense. The flavor is delicious and […]