Starting off with an Early Morning Tour of the Desert Botanical Garden

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 6, 2010, 1:04 pm in Travel | 2 comments

An early morning visit to Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden

Dinner at The Phoenician and Jean-Georges Tuna Tartare Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 30, 2010, 2:16 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel, Wine | 4 comments

A progressive dinner at The Phoenician in Phoenix, Arizona and and the recipe for Jean Georges Vongerichten’s mouth watering Tuna Tartare served at the J & G Steakhouse there.

Tapas and Paella for a Milestone Birthday Party

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 29, 2010, 10:39 am in Celebrations, Food and Drink, Menus, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

Tapas with Paella – great menu for a special occasion party.

Welcome to Phoenix

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 24, 2010, 4:43 pm in Food and Drink, Travel | 1 comment

1-2-3-4 Cake

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 22, 2010, 12:46 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 9 comments

The basic recipe for 1-2-3-4 cake is 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour and 4 eggs, with enough milk to make the batter pourable. Repeat this basic formula like a mantra, committing it to your memory, and you will never be at a loss for a cake recipe at the spur of the moment.

A different perspective on the Gulf disaster-an interview with Poppy Tooker

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 12, 2010, 7:39 am in Current Affairs, Food and Drink | 5 comments

The Passing of Albert Vera- and an Institution

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 11, 2010, 10:13 am in Food and Drink, Personal Reflection | 3 comments

Birthday Celebrations

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 28, 2010, 1:32 pm in Celebrations, Special Events | 0 comments

French Dressing- Revisiting a Retro Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 23, 2010, 11:12 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 4 comments

a recipe for French dressing, a classic vinaigrette with a hint of tomato- not the orangey, sweet glop of bottled French dressings of our youth

Camp Blogaway Recap Pt. 2-Photo SOS for Challenged Food Bloggers, Etc.

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 21, 2010, 11:06 am in Events, Food and Drink | 5 comments

The second day of Camp Blogaway was largely about photos, with a bit of food styling and recipe writing, for good measure.