Soba noodles. Another favorite of mine. I love them hot and I especially love them cold with a nice ponzu sauce. I created this “salad” the other day by taking pantry and fridge inventory to see what ingredients I needed to use up. This is always my favorite way to cook because it makes me feel … More Chicken soba salad
Last Sunday I finally had the chance to brunch at Inn Of The Seventh Ray, a woodland restaurant in the hills of Topanga Canyon. This restaurant has been on my radar for years, mainly because of it’s mystical fairy garden setting which reminds me of a blend between Rivendell and The Shire. Say no more. The menu is quite elaborate, especially … More Fairy Garden Brown Rice
“You know egg on toast too!? ” That’s the delighted and excited reaction I received from my somewhat eccentric best friend when she arrived at my apartment for Sunday brunch. Oh, I know egg on toast. Now meet his classier, snazzier, dashing cousin; egg, kale and ricotta on toast. A gourmet twist to the classic recipe that we all … More I Know Egg On Toast
One of my favorite parts about the weekend, (and life) is getting to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Which is why I have decided to do a series dedicated to exploring all things related to morning meals. Sometimes I visit my favorite brunch spots like Gjelinas for their Neiman ranch BLT with a sunny egg, or … More Brunch It Part 1.
Pippa has swept the world with her smashing good looks, the Royal Couple are enjoying a fabulous honeymoon and Harry Potter has finished his brilliant battle with the Dark Lord. The world has been taken with British culture and bloody hell, so am I. But alas, I can not afford to travel to Europe, sit … More ~ When in Doubt, Pinky Out ~
The dreaded moment has come. The last few hours of Thanksgiving weekend are upon us. We have feasted, rampaged the mall, eaten leftovers, shopped some more, feasted again and waved goodbye to our friends and family. Now there are two things left on every one’s mind. A terrible case of the Mondays, and plausible ways … More I am Thankful for Roasted Fennel Chicken
These days I’m finding that I have less and less time to spend in the kitchen. More often than not I’m eating dinners in restaurants or making some pathetically quick meals at home (Trader Joe’s frozen chicken dumplings -WHATS UP?!). When I can’t stand it anymore and all I want to do is cook and … More Simple Shrimp Tacos
As I mentioned in my recent post, Summer makes me hot for salads! Which is why I’m giving you another cool and crunchy recipe! I first laid taste buds on this amazingness at the St Regis buffet in Kauai last month. It was by far the yummiest dish of the spread and opened my eyes … More The ACD Salad- Avocado, Cucumber and Dill
During the Summer there is nothing that I crave more than salads. Except for my strange and sudden addiction to pink berry. I’ve waited in line for their happy hour 3 days in a row! I’m honestly ashamed. One free parfait sampler led to an out of control addiction. I’m hoping that by coming clean … More Strawberry, Arugula & Fennel Salad
Happy Summer! Today is the first official day of Summer so I would like to kick it off by wishing everyone warm months of barbecuing, sun tanning, and sweating. In honor of this special day, I wanted to post a recipe that holds the essence of Summer in it’s fresh and flaky flesh. This is … More Summer Starter- Hawaiian Ahi Poke
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