We have some ginger fans in our house who can’t seem to get enough of that spicy kick. So if you like your ginger cookies SUPER ginger-y, this Triple Ginger Cookies recipe is for you. Why so much ginger? In previous years, we would make ginger cookies and hear: “Can you make it more ginger-y?” […]
Butternut Squash Cranberry Coffee Cake
This Butternut Squash Cranberry Cake is a total delight. Whether you’re making it to use up that leftover squash and cranberries, or whether you’re making it because it’s so delicious… it’s a great coffee cake to have on hand during the holidays. This cake essentially has four layers: Cake, streusel (crumbly topping), cake, streusel. The […]
How To Make Pasta Without a Machine
I recently had the opportunity to make a presentation on “How to Make Pasta Without a Machine” at the Orange County Fair. For those who couldn’t make it, I wanted to share that information here. I have answers to your questions about which flour to use, which are the easiest shapes to make, and more. […]
Chilled Avocado Soup and Remembering Barbara Hansen
Yes, this is a recipe for a chilled avocado soup – but there is a also a rich story behind it. The chilled avocado soup is perfect for a hot July day like today. It’s creamy and refreshing, not too heavy, with just the right amount of “kick.” Where did it come from? That’s the […]
Point Loma Weekend Getaway
A Point Loma weekend has just about everything you could want in a San Diego getaway. We’re talking food, drink, beach, hiking, nature, sailing, shopping, history, and more. In fact, if you’re looking for a weekend with family members who want to do separate things (like ours) but meet up at the end of the […]
Upcycled Ice Cream
Of all of the initiatives we’ve heard about to minimize food waste, this one is probably the most delicious: upcycled ice cream. That’s right – upcycled. The iconic West Coast ice cream brand Salt & Straw has made five “upcycled” flavors for the month of June. These flavors all use some pure, fresh, and perfectly […]
Making Fresh Pasta with Italian Flour
Can you think of a better way to spend a day than making fresh pasta with friends…while in Rome? I sure can’t. And that’s why our day at the Fabiolous Cooking Day school in Rome was such a standout treat. While spending a day at the school, we learned how to make three different kinds […]
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