Breakfast and Brunch

A plate of food with shrimp and rice patties.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Tomato Brown Sugar Chutney

07/14/2011 |

Have you ever gotten up in the morning and said to yourself, today I have got to make me some…

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BALEEN at The Portofino Hotel for Breakfast, Lunch, Oh My and Lemon Meringue Pie

06/25/2011 |

In September of last year I visited Baleen and photographed beautiful dishes from Executive Chef Jesse Souza’s dinner menu. I…

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A piece of cake with strawberries on top.

Strawberry Glazed Italian Ricotta Cheesecake from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

04/12/2011 |

The theme for my recent visit to Grace-Marie’s Kitchen Cooking School was Italian Cucina Sunday Supper, which I was looking…

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A small pastry with meat and vegetables on top.

Blackened Salmon Tarts With Mango Salsa

04/06/2011 |

The inspiration for this Salmon Tart came from a photo I had in my file. I have a big collection…

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A loaf of banana bread with nuts on top.

Banana Date Nut Bread ~ Perfect Comfort Food

04/03/2011 |

My Mom used to make Banana Bread when I was a kid from a recipe in her Betty Crocker Cookbook.…

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A white plate topped with two pieces of bread covered in sauce.

Former Finger Food Freshly Found

03/02/2011 |

When I was looking through my appetizer recipes last week, trying to find something good to take to the FBLA…

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A close up of some crackers with cheese and fruit

Spirited Fruit and Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

02/10/2011 |

This tasty appetizer was served as part of an Afternoon Tea which also included Holiday Sweet Potato and Turkey Empanadas,…

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A basket of empanadas with dip on the side.

Holiday Sweet Potato and Turkey Empanadas from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

01/19/2011 |

The Holiday Harvest Afternoon Tea at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen was a cornucopia of six delicious dishes that could be prepared for…

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A plate of food with eggs and vegetables on it.

Goat Cheese Ravioli with Tomatoes and Basil from Seasons 52 Fresh Grill at South Coast Plaza

10/12/2010 |

Last August I was invited to a lavish and spectacular blogger preview lunch at the new Seasons 52 Fresh Grill…

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Rosti Tuscan Kitchen and a Pizza Competition

10/07/2010 |

Recently I received an invitation to join in a visit to Rosti Tuscan Kitchen in Encino, CA, along with ten…

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