When you’re looking for a super-pretty, super-easy dessert, look no further than apple roses. These pretty pastries look look like you hired a professional pastry chef… when in reality it’s you (and possibly your kids) just having fun in the kitchen. This treat was inspired by the beloved children’s classic book “The Little Prince” by […]
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The Big Apple at Legoland California
If you’re looking for some good, old-fashioned, all-American fun this summer, you should see the entire country. OK, well at least you should see a miniature version of it – at Legoland California. Legoland‘s famous Miniland USA has perfect re-creations of all of the top landmarks (and some mini surprises) at famous cities from around […]
Mince Fruit Pie – Meatless and Delicious
Just in time for the holidays, we’ve got some Mince Fruit Pie for you. Notice that there’s no “meat” in thie pie; just pure delicious fruit. We made this pie for a recent Food Bloggers Los Angeles meeting and it was a hit. But as we served it we learned something funny – apparently everyone […]
Cool Gifts for Young Chefs
Do you have a talented young chef on your gift list this year? Or just a kid who’s happy to hang out in the kitchen? No matter what your kid’s skill or interest level, we’ve got some cool gifts for young chefs that will amaze and delight them this holiday season. With the right gift, […]
Year of the Green Dragon Apple
You know how much we love apples around here, so you can see why fall is one of the happiest seasons at our house. Just when we thought we had tried them all (OK, maybe not) we discovered the Green Dragon Apple (courtesy of Melissa’s Produce). And they’re probably a new favorite. What’s a Green […]
Heirloom Apple Pizza
Now that it’s fall, it’s time to turn our attention to one of our favorite fruits: apples. Inspired by these beautiful heirloom apples from Frieda’s, we decided to make an heirloom apple pizza. Why heirloom apples? They have that crisp, crunchy fall taste, with a little bit of tart mixed in with the sweet, and […]