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White Fish Ceviche with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Peppers Marinated in Lime Juice and Ginger

11/20/2011 |

This recipe was inspired by the one tablespoon of Ceviche prepared by Mary Sue Milliken that I had at the…

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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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A bowl of soup with meatballs and cilantro.

Tomatillo Albondigas Soup & Two Tomatillo Tales

08/08/2011 |

Tale One One afternoon last week my doorbell rang, which was a surprise, because I wasn’t expecting anyone. I opened…

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Mojito Grilled Lime Chicken Wings

08/03/2010 |

Two years ago I weighed 150 pounds, which might not have been remarkable, except I am only 5 feet tall.…

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Fiesta Papaya, Pineapple and Avocado Salad from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

05/29/2010 |

Going to a cooking class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach is like going home to dinner…

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A piece of cheesecake with whipped cream on top.

Ibarra Mexican Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

05/12/2010 |

On May 5th I celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen, the Cooking School at Bristol Farms. Grace-Marie was preparing…

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Chicken and Avocado Skillet Chilaquiles

05/06/2010 |

The first time in my life that I ate Chilaquiles was at the Food Bloggers lunch and cooking demonstration sponsored…

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California Avocado and Mango with Honey Yogurt and Avocado Liquado with Lavender Shortbread Cookie

05/03/2010 |

I have never thought of the avocado as a fruit. It’s not sweet. I think of it as one of…

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Crispy California Avocado Taco for Cinco de Mayo

05/02/2010 |

The avocado originated in Central and South America where it was cultivated as many as 7,000 years ago. It was…

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