A Bruschetta Bar (with Fig and Onion Marmalade Recipe)-an Economical Party Menu

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 16, 2010, 10:03 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

A Bruschetta Bar is an elegant and economical way to entertain nad this Fig Onion Marmalade is a great item to include on the bar,

Foodbuzz Fest and Cooking Black Cod

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 11, 2010, 3:58 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

A trip to the Foodbuzz Festival gives me a chance to visit ILoveBlueSea.com, along with a recap of cooking their great Black Cod.

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 31, 2010, 7:30 am in Books, Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 6 comments

This Sweet Potato Pound Cake is tastier than the ubiquitous autumn pumpkin bread- it’s spicy, rich and moist, with the dusky taste of fall- what’s not to love? And I was a little surprised, although I guess I shouldn’t have been, to see that it’s basically a 1-2-3-4 Cake.

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Bars

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 29, 2010, 8:05 am in Books, Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 3 comments

Sweet Potato Pie is a southern classic, as is Pecan Pie. Marrying the spicy, dense sweet potato custard with the gooey, dark sweetness of pecan pie filing- well, that’s a stroke of genius.

Prosciutto Wrapped, Stuffed, and Grilled Figs

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 16, 2010, 3:06 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

These wrapped and grilled figs have been one of the most highly anticipated offerings at my summer parties, although the dish has gone through several “edits” over the years. This final permutation is just right!

LA Helps LA Event Recap

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 13, 2010, 3:58 pm in Events | 2 comments

I think I can safely say everyone had a great time at LA Helps LA. Big thanks to all our bloggers and vendors. The food was great, and the wine and cocktails were delish!

A Little More Joy of Baking, LA Helps LA and Fig Frangipane Tart

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 6, 2010, 1:41 pm in Food and Drink, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes, Special Events | 4 comments

Sharing a few of the great dishes we served at L.A. food bloggers LA Helps LA tasting event to benefit Gulf Restoration Network, highlighting products sent by our great sponsors.

A Registered Dietitian Shares her Thoughts on Healthy Fish Choices and the State of our Oceans

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 30, 2010, 1:44 pm in Current Affairs | 2 comments

An Homage to the Gulf, a Short Elegy for Shrimp and a Recipe for Remoulade

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 29, 2010, 1:47 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

A Menu to Complement a Keg Party- and Korean Beef Taco Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 23, 2010, 2:51 pm in Books, Food and Drink, Menus, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

Beer is the world’s most widely consumed beverage after water and tea, and its often called the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage. It’s also a natural to accompany spicier ethnic cuisines. Take a look at this menu designed specifically to complement a beer only party.