This month many of us will be preparing chili to enjoy as we watch sports from our recliners with the fire roaring in the fireplace. Chili is best when served with lots of add-ons, like avocado, sour cream, [...]
There is absolutely no reason to use a potato leek soup recipe with heavy cream or buttermilk. You can have a delicious soup experience when using only the vegetables to create this creamy soup. Potato Leek Soup (Vegetarian [...]
By Lisé Zondler, Guest Blogger It's that time of year again... time for the San Diego County Fair. The Fair offers some great opportunities for serious foodies, accomplished bakers and budding chefs. I have been participating in [...]
This cake was created as the dessert for a chapter of the book entitled A Taste of Baja. The spicy kick in the Chocolate Chipotle Brownie Cake is set off by cool, creamy vanilla ice cream. CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE [...]
By Judy Ohrn Hicks, Guest Blogger Eric and I had the pleasure of enjoying a Saturday night out at Market in Del Mar CA with two of our favorite people on the planet, Gary & Karin. It was [...]
By Jennifer Cayer, Guest Blogger With these difficult economic times, multiple overseas conflicts, and earthly disasters, do you ever feel like you just need a safe harbor? You should try good comfort food in the company of friends. [...]
Vodka-Laced Gazpacho VODKA-LACED GAZPACHO 2 large red Heirloom tomatoes, quartered 1 large cucumber, peeled and pared 1 onion, quartered 1 green pepper, pared and quartered 1 pimiento, drained 24 oz. organic tomato juice 1/3 cup Spanish olive oil ½ cup red [...]
On our way to witness the grand finale of the San Diego Symphony's performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony last night, we stopped at Bankers Hill Bar and Restaurant for dinner. What a pleasant surprise! We already love Carl Schroeder's Market [...]
Whether you are selecting a vegetable for a weeknight meal or planning a major feast for the holiday weekend, asparagus is a great side dish or starter. Our simple version is offered below with a medium fuss version following. Asparagus [...]
We recently celebrated Kristina's 26th birthday at Searsucker. This was our first visit. We have long been Brian Malarkey fans, both through his cookbooks and his success at Oceanaire, a favorite seafood destination for the our family and site of [...]
