Poke Rage
Several years ago, I discovered Poke in Hawaii. I have become increasingly interested in eating poke and now making my own! This recipe is built on inputs from other Poke lovers and my own concoction. I hope you enjoy it! [...]
Small Plates, Big Fun!
Halibut and Penn Cove Mussels in Fennel Saffron Broth If I could add another chapter to my book, it would be a Small Plates chapter. Small plates give you an opportunity to explore so many wonderful options to [...]
The Perfect Summer Side: Recipe for Honey Cornbread
There's something about cornbread that always tastes of Summer. Perhaps it's the honey? In any case, this recipe for Honey Cornbread Mini Muffins is the perfect side dish to any BBQ this summer. Serve these with Paper Wrapped Salmon or even with [...]
Luncheon Pick: Chicken Salad with Toasted Pecans and Grapes
Chicken Salad With Spring in the air, picnics and potlucks are right around the corner. One of my go-to dishes is a chicken salad. Light, creamy, and a little bit sweet, this recipe for Chicken Salad with Toasted [...]
Empellón Cocina: Mexican with a Twist
We recently had the great pleasure, while visiting New York City, to have an early dinner at Empellón Cocina, a new restaurant recommended by Gavin Kaysen for their creative interpretation of Mexican Cuisine. We were curious about the meaning of [...]
Construct Lunch: Deconstructed Niçoise Salad
Deconstructed Niçoise Salad Planning a party can be daunting. We are always looking for fresh ideas, but the workload must be reasonable. Today, my daughter-in-law, Maria, and I hosted a baby shower for my niece, Leigh. The challenge [...]
Holiday Hors D’Oeuvres from Jenn Phillips, Gourmet Chef and Caterer
Charcuterie with Holiday Accents Las Damas of Fairbanks today hosted a holiday cooking demonstration at the home of Jenn Phillips, Gourmet Chef and Caterer. Jenn provided us with a few great holiday hors d'oeuvre recipes that are simple [...]
Another St. Regis Recipe To Try at Home: Caramelized Cauliflower and Pistachio Pesto
Cauliflower with Pistachio Pesto Another of my favorite menu offerings at the J&G Grill was the cauliflower that we ordered for one of our starters. My publishing partners and I all love cauliflower and voted this the [...]
Bee Happy: Discover Honeycomb
Honeycomb This is a common site at breakfast buffets in Germany, but not so common in the U.S. Honeycomb is offered at breakfast in it's pure, original form, in a large frame so that the hexagonal marvel can [...]
Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Party at Hexagone, San Diego!
Julia Child 100 BD Party at Hexagone, San Diego Last night we attended a 100th birthday party for Julia Child. It was our second visit to Hexagone in San Diego, a wonderful French restaurant that has been flying [...]