Visiting Erickson Ranch- and the Best Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 26, 2012, 9:51 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 2 comments

A visit to Erickson Ranch, just a couple of miles- and light years away, from Highway 80 in Fairfield, CA, plus a recipe for the very best blue cheese dressing.

Crabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 28, 2012, 2:31 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

Crabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes just in time for heirloom tomato season and FBLA’s August Tomato Zucchini Blog Hop

Three Farmers- a Tour of Central California

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 16, 2012, 4:01 pm in Food and Drink, Personal Reflection, Travel | 3 comments

I had the opportunity to meet 3 very different farmers on a recent farm tour of Central California, and gain a new appreciation for those who grow the fruit I consume.

Planked Salmon Sliders with Rosemary Aioli

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 5, 2012, 11:10 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Wine | 2 comments

Leftover Planked Salmon slathered with Rosemary Aioli makes a great little slider. I found them so charming, that I think they’ll be come a part of my small plates repertoire.

Rosé Fest Part 2- A Cal/Med Menu and Oven Roasted Cippoline with Basil

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 27, 2012, 5:37 pm in Food and Drink, Menus, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

Rosé Fest features a Cal-Med menu designed to transport you to the Mediterranean coast. This year we welcomed a new love- Roasted Cippoline with Basil.

Welcoming Ciarán with Brownie Cheesecake

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 5, 2012, 1:02 pm in Family Celebrations, Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 3 comments

This dessert may not exactly be an All American classic, but it’s certainly a dessert that only could have grown out of American excess-and I mean that in the very best way. Got a really good thing? Make more of it!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake- An American Classic for the 4th of July

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 2, 2012, 12:39 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 1 comment

A great recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cakes – one of America’s most beloved cakes and a favorite dessert to carry along to potluck dinners.

Green Goddess Dressing-Part 2 in an Occasional Series on Recipes from Mom’s Files

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 29, 2012, 5:35 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

My Mom had a few recipes for Green Goddess Dressing in her files- no wonder, as the clippings were mostly from the 60’s and 70’s. I find it a forgotten recipe completely worthy of revisiting.

The Grand Tasting at New Orleans Wine and Food Experience 2012-with Crabmeat Donut Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 10, 2012, 10:29 am in Events, Food and Drink, Travel, Wine | 0 comments

Oysters Rockefeller, Escargots and Barefoot Wine

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 30, 2012, 8:29 am in Food and Drink, Historic Places, Menus, Recipes-Savory, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Lunch with Barefoot Wines at Antoine’s in New Orleans, home of the original Oysters Rockefeller