Now that autumn has arrived, we are changing colors and scents inside our home to coordinate with Mother Nature’s canvas outdoors. Warmer colors, spicier scents and rougher textures dominate the décor and our choice in foods follow the same pattern. Prepping the kitchen for cozy fall dishes, means heavier, heartier flavors and Gaea’s Creamy Pumpkin…
Part I Decades before there was what we know of today as “farm to table,” most Americas lived that way. What I mean is, there was little separation from what showed up on the dinner table because of where we lived, and what we ate. Outside of big cities like New York, Chicago and St. Louis,…
Summer’s last kiss was sweet as Mother Nature ushered in Autumn and these sinfully, delicious sips are perfect for the arrival of fall. Pull up a chair and enjoy! Turning your favorite brew into an innovative “beer-tail” couldn’t be simpler with The Perfect Purée. Manny’s Shandy, created by Manny Hinojosa with Magnolia beer, apple cider, The Perfect…
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In honor of National Olive Oil Month, I thought I would share a few ways olive oil is?beneficial to your health. As?one of the most versatile foods in the world, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a healthy fat that reduces the risk of cancer, lowers levels of cholesterol, reduce…
I couldn’t imagine a hot summer afternoon without the noise of sprinklers and a pitcher of lemonade. As I was making a batch this morning I could hear the screech of little ones running through my neighbors wet lawn as they inched closer and closer to the spray. Memories flitted here and there as I rolled and squeezed lemons.…
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The local radio station announced that there was a major accident on the Golden Gate Bridge and northbound lanes were closed. Fortunately, I was still on route, taking a short cut as a snaked my way through the San Francisco’s notorious rush hour traffic. What I would often do in situations like this is find…
In honor of National Rum Day, make your way to Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar and celebrate with an island favorite – rum. The Rum Babalu combines the sweet flavor of maple syrup with rum, ginger beer, lime juice and bitters. Break out the bongo drums for this mouth-watering, signature cocktail. Conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan…
The Rio Games will definitely be something Michael Phelps will never forget. Not only did the Olympic swimmer continue to slaughter world records and become an athlete who’s made history with 28 Olympic medals (!), but the 31-year-old human fish was also rooted on by one very special admirer in the stands—his baby son Boomer. The proud dad’s…
Lovely and delicate, scallops are a delicious favorite to pair with a light and lively greens. When it comes to creating a salad I look to the local farms and Mother Nature for inspiration. Each season the ingredients change just a bit. To create the base of this salad, use the type of lettuce you…
What is it with this craze about chilies? It seems that wherever one turns on a cable channel some food personality is attempting to blow his mouth and brain to kingdom come with some hot chili concoction. Just the other day a “top shelf” margarita was brought to my table with chili flakes in it.…
Hmmm….what to eat for dinner? Whenever I find myself with that question rolling around in my grey matter, I invariably take stock of, well, my kitchen stocks. What’s in the fridge that needs to be eaten? What’s in the larder to support the fresh goods? What looks appetizing? Who am I feeding? All those, and…
