Loving Baking More Than Anything
This wonderful Lemon Pound Cake is adapted from a recipe by baker and cookbook author, par excellence, Flo Braker.
read moreBread Pudding with Sautéed Peaches – or Pears
Bread Pudding, the quintessential New Orleans dessert, gets paired with Sauteed Peaches or Pears for late summer into fall.
read moreCool Summer Cocktails – Wild Hibiscus Margaritas
Wild Hibiscus flowers in syrup are a great tart/sweet addition to Margaritas, and not too far from tradition either, as hibiscus is also used to flavor Jamaica, one of Mexico’s most popular thirst quenchers.
read moreA Special Farewell Party for Justin
This Chocolate Fudge Cake with Caramel Sea Salt Buttercream was a special request from a very special kid for his big farewell party.
read moreMy Birthday Party on the Grill Menu
An all grill menu, including Grilled Artichokes for a summer birthday gathering.
read moreMy LA to L.A. “Bouillabaise” – or Mediterranean Fish Stew
A wonderful bouillabaise style fish stew.
read moreTortellini and Shrimp Salad with Ravigote Sauce
This shrimp and tortellini salad, made with a Creolized version of the classic French sauce, Ravigote, is definitely a keeper
read moreCool Summer Cocktails – Lunch at Borgne and Their Presa Margarita
A wonderful new cocktail discovery (and a great lunch) from Borgne Restaurant.
read moreMy (Slightly Uneasy) Visit to Oak Alley Plantation
Expecting to do a nice, easy travel post about a beautiful antebellum home, I was unprepared for the uneasy feeling I left with after the visit.
read moreOrange Ginger Florentines with Aunt Leticia’s Pineapple Sherbet
I got to share one of my favorite cookies, Orange Ginger Florentines, along with Aunt Leticia’s PIneapple Sherbet on San Diego LIve!
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