Southwestern Fiesta Cooking Class – May 12, 2016
Here in Southern California a Mexican or Southwestern Fiesta is a time of celebration. Cinco de Mayo ushers in the summer season with cocktails, avocados, corn, black beans and more wonderful fresh i...
ReadmoreGreek Favorites Cooking Class – February 11, 2016
Santorini, Greece I've never been to Greece (need to change that), but I've seen Mamma Mia (the play and the movie) too many times to admit and can't pass up a Greek Festival. I've frequented nume...
ReadmoreOktoberfest Cooking Class – October 8, 2015
We will be making Apple Strudel at our Oktoberfest Cooking Class. Oktoberfest is an annual event in the beer halls of Germany and at many locations with German populations throughout the U.S. This ...
ReadmoreLa Cucina Italiana Cooking Class – September 10, 2015
Green Bean, Potato, Tomato and Pesto Salad Our La Cucina Italiana Cooking Class, which will be held on September 10, 2015 at the Westchester United Methodist Fellowship Hall is one of the favorite ...
ReadmoreTwo Cakes and a Wedding
Two Wedding Cakes We got married August 1, 2015! After a 15-year test run, Chris and I finally tied the knot. Patricia and Chris got married at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. It wa...
ReadmoreFresh Mini Blueberry Pies
Fresh Mini Blueberry Pie Prep 5 mins Bake Pie Shells 8 mins Cook 10 mins Cool 10 mins Assemble 2 mins Eat 27 mins I've had Dorothy's Fresh Blueberry Pie in my mind since I read about it ...
ReadmoreA Catering Secret that will make your party platter sing – The Garnish!
Poached Salmon with Champagne Grapes, Lemon and Cucumber Slices Whether it's planning my own parties or working with catering company, Along Came Mary, "the garnish" is the secret to giving your fo...
ReadmoreCatalina Island Grilled Shrimp
Catalina Island Grilled Shrimp. Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Eat 20 mins This Catalina Island Grilled Shrimp comes with a story. We are sailors. That means that a lot of time each summer is spent...
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Ten All-Time Favorite Summer Recipes
Best Ever Barbecued Ribs 20 minutes* to Best Ever Barbecue Ribs There is good reason that the Best Ever Barbecue Ribs is at the top of the "Ten All-Time Favorite Summer Recipes". Along with truly b...
Readmore 10 Tasty Uses for 2-Minute Hummus
2-minute Hummus and Purple Asparagus Prep: 1 minute Process: 1 minute Eat 2 minutes Look at this stunning purple asparagus from Frieda's Produce that I got to play with. Best eaten raw to pres...
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