There’s nothing quite like the refreshing, tangy taste of ceviche on a warm Southern California day. Ceviche, which originated in Latin America, is a perfect blend of fresh seafood and zesty citrus. The combination of sunny weather, vibrant produce, and coastal influence makes it a staple in my kitchen. One of my favorite ways to […]
Continue Reading
Shrimp Aguachile has become one of Art’s and my favorite seafood dishes. We seek it out every time we try a new mariscos restaurant. That’s how we judge whether or not the restaurant is up to snuff. More about avocados — Is it me or do avocados add something to dishes that make them taste extra […]
Continue Reading
If you never had champagne grapes, then you are in for a real treat. These tiny, tightly clustered seedless grapes possess a deep plum-black color when ripe. And do not let their size fool you because these petite grapes are bursting with bold sweetness. We love their highly decorative look. They’re perfect to drape a […]
Continue Reading
Spring has sprung, but in sunny Southern California we have always enjoyed our endless summers. Whether we are crashing waves or firing up the grill, we never need an excuse to soak up the sun and dine alfresco. With that in mind, we recently had some friends over for a day of lobster. We fried […]
Continue Reading
We were recently asked to create a recipe using avocados from Mexico. Below is one of our favorite shrimp cocktail recipes that has just the right amount of heat and zest. Here’s a snippet of information that our contributing writer Norma Vega posted a few months back about the delectable avocado: Yet another fruit from […]
Continue ReadingRecently, Sunkist invited a group of Los Angeles-area food bloggers to a cooking demonstration at the Sur la Table Kitchens with Chef Robert Dahni to celebrate the Cara Cara orange harvest. We made a pico de gallo, a champagne and brandy cocktail, and a grilled orange, rice noodle and crab salad. All these recipes, and […]
Continue Reading