Easter Dinner
Easter was really wonderful I hope you all had a beautiful day with loved ones or just a relaxing day of rest. I know not everyone is allotted that time but i hope you were or if not you get a day like that soon. We …
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Young Minds Hungry Stomachs … Cooking Classes at Pacific Lodge…
One of the most precious gifts I’m able to give is being a teacher. But one of the most difficult things for me is to be taught. My inner teacher can often be a cruel bitch but it’s getting better. Teaching brings about a level …
Maleeya, Welcome home Feast, and Nothing Bundt Cakes
My baby niece Maleeya was born 4/8/11 at 810pm at Kaiser Woodland hills. She is 19.5 inches, 7.2 lb My sister gave birth naturally and was in labor for over 19 hours, honestly child birth is one of the most traumatic experiences I’ve ever witness …
Birthday celebrations, food, friends and good beets
I love food as a celebration. Large parties, huge spreads of tons of food that have peoples eyes opening wide and mouths salivating and pleasant aromas and sights to only be quieted by the shoveling of food in to mouths. Those are the times I …
Simple Whipped Cream Pistachio Pie
Pistachio Pie is one of the things I remember as a child. My sister would ask my mom every year to make this simple pie for her birthday dessert. There would be blue candles atop (her favorite color) and she would smile big as …
My sisters baby shower!
I’ve been food crazy lately see my last entry and I have a couple of food outings that I’ll be attending in the next couple of weeks as well. So those should be super fun! I don’t want to wash another dish for a long …
A Chefs Update…Culinary projects… and the Loudmouth
A Chefs Update…Culinary projects… and the Loudmouth I’ve been up to a plethora of culinary concoctions as of late but not for my usual audience. This week I’ve been lucky enough to book three culinary gigs for myself which have been keeping me quite the …
Osechi-ryori
Happy New Year! I can’t believe its almost 5 days in already. Time really does go by fast. Osechi-Ryori and Kagami mochi I’ve been taking a break from writing but now it feels like I’m good to go. More focused less tired and have that …
Happy Hanukkah
As you all know by now I’m interested in all things food. Especially holiday food… I love the laughter, togetherness, and honest good will the holidays have to offer and I’m very fortunate to be able to share these times with my family and friends …
My Little Brother’s 24th Birthday Celebration
It was my little brothers 24th birthday… I cooked for him and his friends… My brothers birthday menu Spinach and artichoke dip Pork and vegetable egg rolls Sweet corn and Mushroom Arancini (mixed rice that’s breaded and fried) with spicy slaw Shrimp and Snap Pea …