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TWO BUNCH PALMS SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Time for a Covid19 break? Time for Two Bunch Palms, an oasis resort in Southern California.

Posted 20 September 2020 § ACCOMMODATIONS § CALIFORNIA § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § RECIPES § RESORTS § SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERTS § SPAS § TRAVEL § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off on TWO BUNCH PALMS SIGNATURE COCKTAIL ° Tagged: , , , , ,

ANNIE FENN, BRAIN HEALTH AND WARM KALE BLACKBERRY SALAD

I first encountered Annie Fenn when she gave a video presentation, “Cooking in the Brain Health Kitchen” for the Aspen Brain Institute’s Expert series. Her talk charmed me, being not only down to earth, but also highly informative with many take away tips as well as some great recipes. Annie knows what she’s talking about. A […]

Posted 03 September 2020 § DIETS § FAVORITE RECIPES/FAMOUS PEOPLE § HELPFUL HINTS § LOW CALORIE § LOW FAT § RECIPES § SALADS § SIDE DISHES § Uncategorized § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off on ANNIE FENN, BRAIN HEALTH AND WARM KALE BLACKBERRY SALAD ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

NATHALIE DUPREE AND TIAN

The extraordinary cook, cookbook author and food celebrity, Nathalie Dupree, shares her favorite recipe perfect for summer bounty.

Posted 21 August 2020 § BOOKS § CHEESE § COOKBOOK REVIEWS § ENTERTAINING § ENTREES § RECIPES § SIDE DISHES § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off on NATHALIE DUPREE AND TIAN ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

GÖRLITZ, LUCIE SCHULTE AND TRIFLE

Görlitz, in Saxony, Germany, attracts the international film industry. Over 100 movies have been shot in the village, and the restaurant Lucie Schulte serves the cast and crews with a great deal of style. One of the restaurant’s best dishes is Poppy Seed Trifle–and here is the recipe…

Posted 01 August 2020 § BARS § BEVERAGES § CZECH REPUBLIC § DESSERTS § GERMANY § GORLITZ § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on GÖRLITZ, LUCIE SCHULTE AND TRIFLE ° Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

KOBEE FACTORY’S KOBEE THREE WAYS

Wafa Ghreir, owner of Kobee Factory & Syrian Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA, shares her recipe for kobee (aka Kibbee, kibbeh, jubba) made three ways.

Posted 06 July 2020 § BARBECUE § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SYRIA § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off on KOBEE FACTORY’S KOBEE THREE WAYS ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

KITTY’S KAFE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Kitty’s Kafe in Gulf Shores, Alabama serves the best, wickedly delicious, fried green tomatoes. Here’s the recipe…

Posted 30 June 2020 § ALABAMA § APPETIZERS § GULF SHORES § ORANGE BEACH § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SALADS § SIDE DISHES ‡ Comments Off on KITTY’S KAFE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES ° Tagged: , , , , ,

GRAND RESIDENCES RIVIERA CANCUN AND COCKTAILS

Lately I’ve been dreaming of Grand Residences Riviera Cancun. It’s the 5-star resort where I would love to be confined. Beautiful suites. Lovely beach. Great pool. And best of all, unmatchable food and drink. As to cocktails, here are two recipes: the resort’s Habanero Margarita and the Almond Passion. Mmmmmm!

Posted 12 June 2020 § ACCOMMODATIONS § BEACH § BEVERAGES § CARIBBEAN § COCKTAILS § DESSERTS § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § RIVIERA MAYA § TRAVEL § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off on GRAND RESIDENCES RIVIERA CANCUN AND COCKTAILS ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , ,

COCKTAIL: MARK KATZMAN’S MASTERPIECE

Not allowed to drink alcohol while recovering from a concussion, photographer Mark Katzman invents a 70-calorie Masterpiece of a cocktail.

Posted 26 May 2020 § BEVERAGES § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § LOW CALORIE § LOW FAT § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off on COCKTAIL: MARK KATZMAN’S MASTERPIECE ° Tagged: , , , ,

CHOCOLATE CHIP KISS COOKIES FROM MINDY BIANCA

Here’s Mindy Bianca’s favorite recipe: an unusual Chocolate Chip Kiss Cookie with a “surprise” center. Mindy knows food being a super knowledgeable Public Relations specialist with her own firm Mindy Bianca Public Relations (MBPR). The recipe is oh so easy to make and will wow whoever is lucky enough to be on the eating end.

Posted 13 May 2020 § ALABAMA § CHOCOLATE § COOKIES § DESSERTS § GULF SHORES § JAMAICA § ORANGE BEACH § RECIPES § RESORTS § SCOTLAND ‡ Comments Off on CHOCOLATE CHIP KISS COOKIES FROM MINDY BIANCA ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

YUCA’S HUT COCHINITA PIBIL

    IMMIGRANT CHEF: SOCORRO HERRERA Yuca’s Hut Los Angeles, California Socorro Herrera was born in Mérida, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán State. Both ancient Mayas and Spanish conquistadors settled in Mérida leaving behind rich cultural characteristics that influenced Socorro as she grew up, married and started a family.  Seeking a “better education for her […]

Posted 03 May 2020 § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off on YUCA’S HUT COCHINITA PIBIL ° Tagged: , , , , , ,