Fair food is by definition outrageous, and this year’s OC Fair Food (at the Orange County Fair) is no exception. Huge portions, crazy food combinations, and deep-fried everything is the rule. Of course we (and probably most people) wouldn’t eat like this every day. But we’re still fascinated by fair food. Each year some of […]

Roasted Red White and Blue Potato Salad
If you need a great potato salad for a summer picnic, look no further than this Roasted Red White and Blue Potato Salad. It boasts all of the official colors of summer (yes, red, white, and blue). It’s easy to make, and easy to serve. Plus there’s no mayonnaise, so you may earn a whole […]

Top Ten Things to Do in Summer in Carmel
The weather is perfect, the scenery is amazing, the food is incredible – What’s not to love about summer in Carmel? In fact, there are so many delightful things to do it can be hard to narrow them down. Plus, Carmel is full of hidden treasures that you don’t want to miss. That’s why we’ve […]

Turkey Subs with Watermelon-Jicama Salsa
These Turkey Subs with Watermelon-Jicama Salsa are about to change your picnic game for the summer. We recently took on a challenge from Sam’s Fresh Salsa to “think beyond the chips” in how we use salsa. And when we tasted their watermelon-jicama salsa, we knew it would give just the right “zing” to one of […]

Sheet Pan Panzanella Salad for Summertime
Fair warning: You are never going to complain about a boring salad again, after you try this Sheet Pan Panzanella Salad. (Sheet pan salad?!?!) Yes, we’ve made this classic summer salad on a sheet pan to capture the amazing roasted vegetable flavors with crunchy croutons. You can serve it warm or at room temperature. And […]

Apricot Cherry Upside Down Cake – Made in a Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer
This Apricot Cherry Upside Down cake is the summer cake of your dreams. It’s rich, sweet, and tangy… And you make it without even turning on your oven. OK, you can turn on your oven if you want to or if you don’t have a pressure cooker. But consider this a voice from a future […]

#ILoveSanMarzanoDOP Contest – Win a $250 Restaurant Dinner
Love delicious food and contests? Here’s a chance for you to win a $250 dinner at a local restaurant featuring delicious San Marzano DOP tomatoes. When we say San Marzano DOP tomatoes, we aren’t referring to a specific brand of tomatoes. Rather, these tomatoes are a type of tomato grown and picked exclusively for the […]
Hi! I'm Jeanne Fratello - a writer, reporter, and food enthusiast who is on a mission to write great stories about food and where your food comes from. You can read more about me here.
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