Monthly Archives: September 2011

Long ago. I worked for a fabulous Disney restaurant called the “California Grill”.  They were famous not only for their delicious fresh dishes but also for their awesome sushi. Not to leave out the kids, they offered a “dessert sushi”.  … Continue reading →

With summer’s end fast approaching, don’t forget that even if you’ve already picked your garden clean, you can still find fresh veggies and fruit at your local farmer’s market.  Here are a few recipes from previous articles to help you … Continue reading →

My husband loves tomatoes almost more than he loves me, and he really loves me!  He went to college in Indiana and still reminisces about the big juicy tomatoes that grew well there.  We’ve lived quite a few places since … Continue reading →

We all have our favorite foods.  As an optimistic food lover who enjoys cooking,  I have many foods I fondly refer to as “a favorite”.  However, there are a few foods that aren’t just favorites–they are cravings!  This is the … Continue reading →

I’ll admit it…I am more than a little challenged when it comes to gardening. I would probably be okay with it if it didn’t require regular watering- I tend to forget! There are however a few plants that I love … Continue reading →

When I say “okra” you probably either think of the crispy fried version or Y-U-C-K.  But, you’re wrong. Okra is actually a very delicious and nutritious vegetable that is an excellent source of fiber and is honestly DELICIOUS grilled!  Now that the … Continue reading →

Ceviche is a popular seafood dish made by combining raw seafood in citrus juice.  The acid in the juice changes the structure of the protein and “cooks” the meat, making it turn opaque. By using “sushi grade” tuna (a premium … Continue reading →