The lazy days of summer are upon us. Time for dipping our toes into the pool, backyard grilling, and cooling off with sweet desserts like homemade ice cream or strawberry shortcakes, or both! There is something about strawberry shortcakes that takes me back to childhood. We had a strawberry field about two miles from our […]
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Being food bloggers at times has its downsides. Our minds and appetites become overwhelmed. I am sure friends and family envision us delighting at the newest and trendiest restaurants in LA. The truth? We probably cook homemade meals about five times a week. When Art and I finally decide to go out, we can never […]
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Society Culinaria courtesy of Cacique, Inc. However all opinions are our own and the recipe ours, too. We thank you for supporting the brands we love and who help keep this blog alive. First things first – You can get this recipe on the Cacique website. Click here. Tired […]
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Salsa Casera or House Salsa is one of the simplest and most flavorful salsas that brings a robust heat and a smokey flavor from the charred tomatoes and chile peppers. Beware! I like heat and so this recipe has one dried Scorpion pepper added to the mix. Scorpion peppers are one of the hottest chiles […]
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Disclaimer: This is a paid post on behalf of Smart & Final. However, all opinions and ideas are our own, including this delicious recipe for Tropical Capirotada made with First Street® brands. Even though this weekend calls for rain, for most of the winter we’ve been enduring tropical-like weather in Los Angeles, with temps soaring to the […]
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I know what some of you think when you saw the chile pepper featured in our Tomatillo Habanero Salsa. I get the same way when I see Habaneros. But, I am here to tell you, “Girl, don’t be scurred!” Trust me. In this recipe, the Habanero gently lifts the green tomatillos to a good place. […]
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2015 was a good year for cauliflower. And why not? A cousin of the cabbage family, the white curds go far in flavor, and can be eaten raw, grilled, baked, sautéed, fried, boiled or steamed, and can transform into soups, pickles, bakes and even a pizza-like dough base. So 2016 looks like it’s going to […]
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We know him as the up-and-coming Mexican-born chef cooking kosher food on the west side of Los Angeles, gaining wide attention for bringing his unique touch while serving basic fare of tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. He’s got spunk and chutzpah. And, a fierce yearning for competition as he won Food Network’s CHOPPED and irked his […]
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Inspiration. I feverishly search for it at the beginning of every year. It could be a new book, a new pathway for a weekend hike, a new workout regimen, and yes, new recipes. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to cut down on carbs. I have been searching high and low for new low-carb […]
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One of the most beautiful times of the year is during Las Posadas when Latino family and friends come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Las Posadas are celebrated throughout Mexico and Central America and with it comes delicious traditional cuisine. As a child, I have vivid memories of the music, songs, colors […]
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