Month: September 2011

A close up of some food in a pan

Sizzlin’ Spanish Paella with Chicken & Chorizo from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

09/27/2011 |

Last Saturday I made a special point to attend the cooking class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen because she was making Paella,…

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Blue Baby Potato Salad

09/22/2011 |

I have several ways I usually prepare potatoes: mashed, baked, fried, in latkes, in potato salad, Potatoes Anna, scalloped potatoes,…

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A plate of lobster, fruit and sauce.

Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Sept. 23-25, 2011

09/18/2011 |

The Redondo Beach Surf “N” Turf Lobster Festival is three days of eating, dancing and drinking in the Seaside Lagoon…

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Three pieces of pecan pie bars stacked on top of each other.

Maple Pecan Pie Bar Cookies

09/12/2011 |

2011 Holiday Season is upon us and it is time to start thinking about what desserts we are going to…

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A close up of a sandwich on a plate

26 Food Porn Sites that are Not TasteSpotting

09/07/2011 |

The last 8 photos I submitted to TasteSpotting were declined. I was disappointed, naturally, because getting my photos accepted does…

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A close up of some sandwiches on bread

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

09/05/2011 |

When I was a kid, my Mom would make grilled cheese sandwiches for my lunch from Wonder Bread and Kraft…

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A white paper plate with some meat and peppers on it

Tuscan Picnic Chicken Wings with Balsamic Sauce from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

09/01/2011 |

The theme for the cooking class at Grace’Marie’s Kitchen last Saturday was Concert in the Park Picnic, featuring dishes that…

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