Different Strokes- A Salmon Sandwich

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 16, 2013, 7:51 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

A salmon sandwich? Turns out it’s become a favorite and it’s perfect for an autumn heat wave.

Bread Pudding with Sautéed Pears for Fall

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 11, 2013, 11:35 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes | 0 comments

Here I am demoing Bread Pudding with Sautéed Pears on Daytime TV!

Visiting Las Terrazas, Cuba – and Recipe for Ropa Vieja

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 31, 2013, 10:24 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 1 comment

Las Terrazas, a former coffee plantation and UNESCO designated biosphere reserve, was the site of the best food (all very traditional) I ate in Cuba.

The Food in Cuba – and Recipes for Black Bean and Rice

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 22, 2013, 8:55 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 1 comment

Arriving in Havana – and a Mojito Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 20, 2013, 2:29 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Cocktails, Travel | 2 comments

Arriving in Havana, Cuba, and a recipe for our ubiquitous welcome cocktail- the Mojito.

My Welcome Back Home Dinner at Fleming’s Steak House

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 17, 2013, 4:36 pm in Restaurants, Wine | 0 comments

A steak and wine pairing dinner at Fleming’s Steak House makes my re-entry into L.A. soooo tasty.

In Miami – Flying to Cuba Tomorrow

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 4, 2013, 9:19 am in Travel | 2 comments

As I delved deeper into studying the history of New Orleans, it became clear to me that one could not be interested in the history of New Orleans without also being interested in Cuba.

Touring Jordan Winery’s Estate – and Harvest Lunch

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 1, 2013, 5:10 pm in Travel, Wine | 0 comments

A few weeks ago, I was invited (for the second time) to Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, CA. This time it was to experience their estate tour.

Chatting with Chef Jason Giles of Monterey’s Portola Hotel

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 27, 2013, 9:11 am in Chef Interviews, Restaurants, Travel | 0 comments

A chat with Chef Jason Giles of the Portola Hotel on beer and food pairing, sustainable seafood and a few other things.

By Peaceful Waters- Driving up to Big Sur and Monterey Bay

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 24, 2013, 8:51 am in Travel | 2 comments

Driving up the Central Coast of California through Big Sur and onto Monterey with a stay at the lovely Portola Hotel