C – When strawberry season comes around I get excited. Yeah, I know, strawberries are a year-round fruit for us here in Northern California. Honestly, if they aren’t produced during the right season, they don’t taste good. They’re flavorless, tart, empty calories and a waste of money. When strawberry season … Continue reading
C – What ever happened to buying fish with their heads and tails on? Fish filets are great. But, sometimes I want to eat the entire thing. I love that I live and work close to a fish monger. You can get the whole fish if you want. They can … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Shrimp is America’s favorite seafood. It’s also my favorite. It’s easy to work with and really delicious. One of my favorite ways to eat shrimp is by making these shrimp eggrolls. Only two ingredients/ It’s really fast to make. C – Want to make something … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of those dishes you just know. Get fish. Heat grill. Season fish. Grill it. Impress guests. Cooks fast with a light touch. Easy for a small crowd. On salad. On a bun with aioli. With or without fries. Delicious. J – You … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I am a huge fan of oysters … just not the Pacific kind, unless they’re fried. Too fishy. All others, bring ‘em on raw. If at all possible, I will start a fancy meal with oysters and champagne, How decadent. How sexy. Always a good … Continue reading
C – Salads need to be appealing when served at a potluck party. Especially with my friends. I place a platter of salads out at a party and no one will touch it. I usually bring a small dish of salad just for my sake and some health conscience people. … Continue reading
C – I love bringing potato salads to a BBQ or a potluck party. It’s really easy to make. It fills people up. It’s very flavorful. It can taste amazing with grilled meats. There’s only one problem. It can get people sick. I mean really sick … if you leave … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – A couple of times, one of our recipes has “saved the day.” This was one of them. We were making the drink for posting … at the same time, I was assembling a less-than-simple piece of furniture. It was hot. I was drenched. Going downhill … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Grilled corn disasters are easy to avoid … as Christina found out when we first made this dish. On the heels of her early, unhappy attempts, these simple tricks were a relief. Delicious too. C – The first time I grilled corn it was a … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Fruit salads are great for potlucks. They can last a while on the table. It’s a great healthy Summer dessert. This one is really fancy. People will be impressed at the creativity of this amazing salad. C – I always suggest planting edible flowers in … Continue reading