Breakfast and Brunch

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End of Summer Zucchini Soup & Smoked Salmon Tomato Cups From Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/30/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was Back…

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Apple and Cheddar Bread & Autumn Harvest Brandy Pear Cake from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/26/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was Back…

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Autumn Berry Tapioca Parfaits & Caramelized Onion and Brie Croissants at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/23/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Afternoon Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was…

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BALEEN at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club and Warm Asparagus & Mushroom Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette

09/20/2010 |

Recently I had the great good fortune to be invited to review BALEEN, the signature restaurant at The Portofino Hotel…

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Cornmeal and Currant Pancakes & Paul Bunyan’s Flapjacks

09/07/2010 |

The first pancakes I ever ate were Swedish pancakes made by my Scandinavian mother and grandmother. Every October when my…

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A pizza with mushrooms and cheese on top of it.

Mushroom and Spinach Quiche with Shredded Potato Crust and the Top 10 Googled Recipes

09/04/2010 |

If you have been following along with me, you know I am fascinated with the search engine terms people use…

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Summer Stuffed Mushrooms from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

08/13/2010 |

The theme for the luncheon cooking class this past Wednesday at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen Cooking School at Bristol Farms was Family…

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A piece of pie with greens and red sauce.

Spinach & Feta Quiche with Kalamata Olive Tapenade and the Food Bloggers LA July Meeting

07/31/2010 |

Last Saturday the FBLA (Food Bloggers Los Angeles) group got together to eat, talk and discuss. It is so much…

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Fig Salad with Walnuts and Mint

07/12/2010 |

Last Saturday I was invited by Pam, of My Man’s Belly, to go with her to the Torrance Farmers Market…

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Wisconsin Farmhouse Gooey Cheddar Bread from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

06/22/2010 |

A Patriotic Family Picnic was the theme last Saturday for the cooking class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in…

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