Recently, I spent a few days at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, which is near the Los Angeles and Ventura County lines. The hotel is beautiful and the staff is exceptional. After waking up from a restful sleep on my final day at the hotel, I headed downstairs to enjoy breakfast in the Lobby […]
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Four Seasons Westlake Village Hamptons Room Breakfast
For my first morning at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village the California Avocado Commission had arranged for a buffet breakfast in the Hampton’s Room. Naturally, California avocados took center stage. Right now is the perfect time to enjoy California avocados. The peak of the season is from April until September. This year you may […]
Tuna Avocado Soft Tostadas
During the warm summer months, I’m always looking to create meals that satisfy with minimal oven or stove use. This Tuna Avocado Soft Tostada recipe only takes a few minutes in the oven, prep time is quick and it’s easy to adapt the ingredients to what I have on hand and the quantity can easily […]
Vegetarian Soft Tacos
When it comes to tacos, the choice is usually “beef, chicken or fish.” A vegetarian version can be just as satisfying without the meat. As with many Mexican style meals, the ingredients are fresh and the it’s easy to make 1 serving or enough to feed a crowd. Vegetarian Soft Tacos Ingredients: Small Corn Tortillas […]
Mango Salsa with Avocado
Mango Salsa with Avocado Ingredients: 1 Mango 2 Cloves Garlic 1 Mexican Green Onion (or 2-3 standard green onions) Cilantro 2 Melissa’s Key Limes Optional – Dried or fresh chiles 4 Ripe Avocados and Tortilla Chips Instructions: Chop mango, onion, garlic and cilantro. Toss together with the juice from the key limes. Chill for 1/2 hour […]