Visiting Erickson Ranch- and the Best Blue Cheese Dressing
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.
read morePorches and Lemonade
Sitting on the porch and sipping a glass of lemonade while visiting with her neighbors, was a regular treat at the end of the day for my Aunt Leticia.
read moreCrabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes
Crabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes just in time for heirloom tomato season and FBLA’s August Tomato Zucchini Blog Hop
read morePeach Ice Cream
Got an abundance of peaches on a hot summer’s day? Make my grandmother’s favorite- peach ice cream.
read moreThree Farmers- a Tour of Central California
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.
read moreBlenheim Apricot Upside Down Streusel Cake
The last Blenheim apricots of the season deserve this moist, upside down cake.
read morePlanked Salmon Sliders with Rosemary Aioli
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.
read moreRosé Fest Part 2- A Cal/Med Menu and Oven Roasted Cippoline with Basil
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.
read moreRosé Fest 2012- Part 1
Of all the treats summer brings, the one I most look forward to is Rosé, that most food friendly of wines. From the delicate salmon hued ones, to the voluptuous magentas, I love them all.
read moreWelcoming Ciarán with Brownie Cheesecake
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!
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