Fresh salsa is a great way to add that extra little something special to a meal. It can be served with chips, tacos, burritos or even used in wrap sandwiches or served with eggs, meat or rice. The cucumber mango salsa is light and refreshing – perfect for a warm weather treat. I am a […]
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Hemp Seeds
Ahhh… comfort food! How do you like your mashed potatoes? Smooth? Lumpy? With skin? Without? Russet? Red? White? Yellow? Sweet? When I was growing up, potatoes were prepared the same way every Sunday – cooked in a pressure cooker and mashed until smooth with no lumps whatsoever. Now, I am happy with mashed potatoes every […]
Marie Callender’s – Riverside, CA
In my mind, Marie Callender’s and pie are synonymous. Marie Callender’s brings back childhood memories for me. I can remember what a treat it was to go to my local restaurant for a meal. My favorite thing to order was soup and a big, huge piece of cornbread with melted butter on it. Of course, […]
Ojai Pixie Tangerines – Sweet and Delicious!
Pixie tangerine season is in full swing! As you can see, this is a very good year and the trees are full of fruit. When Melissa’s Produce invited me to Ojai for a Pixie Tour, I jumped at the chance. I love eating good food and I also enjoy knowing where my food comes from. […]
Lee’s Sandwiches – Fullerton, CA
Doesn’t this bánh mi look amazing? According to my niece, who had never tasted a Vietnamese sandwich before, it was the “best sandwich she had ever eaten in her entire life.” Yes, she said that and meant it. Lee’s Sandwiches is fresh, fast food. They have vegetarian options for me and meat for my omnivorous […]