One of the many joys of living in a RV community are the constant opportunities to hang out with friends! Yes, you heard me right! Living in an RV community! As we cruised across country we made a planned 5 day stop in the Star Valley. What wasn’t planed was how much we would love it here, the people we would meet and our desire to stay longer….much, much longer! Continue reading
Cauliflower ~ the little bundle of crunchy, white florets is becoming quite the super star especially in the gluten free world. But you don’t have to be avoiding the gluten family to appreciate how great this vegetable is. Dress her up with crispy pancetta and a balsamic reduction and she is a show stopper at any meal! Continue reading
Green Goddess Dressing was created in 1923 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco for an event honoring actor George Arliss, who starred in the hit play of the time, The Green Goddess. A twist on the traditional, this version has been lightened by using Greek yogurt and olive oil instead of mayonnaise and sour cream. And the herb combo has dill in lieu of tarragon (done with a special friend in mind that doesn’t like tarragon!) Continue reading
Invite me to your house! I love it! Foodie friends make fantastic dishes of their own and it gives me inspiration and pleasure to share them. Every since I was a kid I loved to eat at other people’s houses. Sometime I got to eat things my Mom didn’t allow us to have! (she was very health conscious) What is it about the not so healthy stuff that is so alluring? Continue reading
We love having friends, old and new, come by our RV for cocktails and appetizers! It’s an easy way to hang out, discover new things about each other and nibble on tasty treats. There is a rule among the RVing crowd, besides the #1 rule, make new friends wherever you go. It’s the Rule of 6-4-2! Basically it says – 6 for cocktails, 4 for dinner and 2 to sleep. We always feel the more the merrier is much more fun, except for sleepover part! Continue reading
When the days are so hot and humid you think you are in Florida, but your’e still in San Diego, it’s time to hit the water and let the cooling sea breezes wash over you! Throw in a concert, snacks and a few good friends and you have the makings of a perfect evening. Now what to eat on a sailboat is the question? Roast beef, horseradish, asparagus and peppers! It’s dinner that eats like a snack! Continue reading
Throwing a party for your guy? Ask him what he wants. You may be very surprised to find out he has very specific ideas! My friend Amanda did just that when it came time to celebrate a major milestone in her husband Jeff’s life. After years of hard work, Jeff received his PhD in Public Health. Now it was time to party! So what did Jeff want for his perfect party? Continue reading
Ta Da! The elevation of a simple dip made from chickpeas to an herb and roasted shallot infused super dip! That’s where our foodie travels take us today. Inspiration is all around us, we just have to be open to receiving it. Start with a basic dish that you love and embellish it with flavors that make you happy. Creativity at it’s finest! So simple. It’s not complicated, it’s usually quite easy. Much like friendship. So begins the tale of two girlfriends, years of adventures and a shared love of hummus! Continue reading
Hooray for Hollywood! Whether it’s the cavalcade of movie award shows or family night at the movies, snacks are always a winner! The year starts off with the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes in January, the Academy Awards – Hello Oscar! in February and the MTV Awards in April with the “Golden Popcorn Award”. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV. Winners are decided online by the general public. Now you need to do your homework and watch all of these movies first! What better way to have the full movie experience than a big bowl of popcorn and sweet treats? Continue reading
I don’t know if it’s a California thing or not. But having lived my whole life, thus far, in California I expect to find and eat most fruits and vegetables year round. Brussels sprout recipes tend to pop up in the Fall but they don’t seem like a one season food to me. In fact, I think they look like little baby spring cabbages. I love them raw, shaved thin with lemon and parmesan cheese but I also adore them when they are crispy and caramelized. And I never miss an opportunity to add a spicy element to food any chance I get! Continue reading
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