We love pickles of all kinds in my house. Sometimes I serve them on an appetizer tray or with a meal, but they usually get eaten right out of the jar. These would also make a fun garnish for a drink. When I saw these cute little Watermelon Cucumbers from Melissa’s, I just knew […]
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Pasta with Leeks, Mushrooms & Sweet Kapia Peppers
Pasta with Leeks, Mushrooms & Sweet Kapia Peppers Ingredients: 12 oz. Pkg. Noodles 3 Leeks, sliced (I used Melissa’s Belgian Style Leeks) 1 6 oz. Pkg. sliced Portabella Mushrooms 2 Sweet Kapia Peppers, sliced 1/4 c Butter 2 T Holland House White Cooking Wine Kosher Salt to taste Instructions: Prepare noodles according to directions […]
4 Fun Seasonal Fruits and Veggies from Melissa’s Produce
I love finding new produce at the market as the seasons change. There sure are a lot more choices now than when I was growing up. Here are some fun produce items that you may not have seen or eaten before: 1) Sweet Kapia Peppers – similar to a red bell pepper, but the shape […]
Hatch Chiles at Bristol Farms – Santa Monica, CA
*****Addendum for 2014: This year the Santa Monica roast is on August 30th. **** Hatch Chile Season is here! You can join in on the fun at the following Hatch Chile Roast: Bristol Farms 3105 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403 Saturday, August 24th Roast: 8am – 2pm Live radio broadcast with Chef Jet Tila: […]
How to Roast Hatch Chiles in The Oven
Hatch Chile season has arrived! Fortunately, I know how to roast Hatch chiles in the oven, so I can store them to use all year long.