tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723817459960206162012-02-16T04:20:56.326-08:00Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-20300523637214571652009-10-17T22:11:00.001-07:002009-10-24T22:24:32.529-07:00

So, the economy being what it is, we have been enjoying some more affordable wines -- especially for those everyday dinners and patio chats.After I wrote this up, I find that I am very partial to Oregon wines. I have been through Napa Valley more than the Willamette Valley certainly. Pinot Noir's are my favorite varietal, and since they are wonderfully produced in that region, I find that I go

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OK, so you know you have a winning recipe when your 5-year old and 7-year old neighbors give it a thumbs up!I had oral surgery a couple of days ago, so not much has been able to be eaten except for McDonald's flurries (Oreo, if you must know)! So, with my eating challenges combined with the fall air, I thought chicken noodle soup was a perfect thought.I have made this recipe before and I come

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A long while back in my hotel career, we had a really attractive Chef. His nickname amongst us girls was "Chef Yum Yum." Nowadays, my "Chef Yum Yum" is Tyler Florence. His shows are easygoing, they produce easy and wonderful food and he's easy on the eyes. What more could you want?!A couple of weeks ago, I cooked this Roast Chicken. It was extremely easy and made a very simple and elegant dinner

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It's officially Fall, but it's not yet feeling like it in Southern California. We're anxiously awaiting the cool weather and the time when we can make soup, pasta and hearty comfort food.In the meantime, I do have to share my favorite summer cocktail. We served it quite a bit this past season -- it's refeshing, looks cool and tastes great!At one time, I had an official recipe from some magazine

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I finally found nirvana in Tustin! Sushi Wasabi is undoubtedly the best sushi I have found in Orange County. Based on a recommendation from a coworker, I tried Sushi Wasabi tonight. When I pulled up into this mini-mall in Tustin (Newport & Walnut), I wasn't sure I was going to go in. The restaurant is located next to an autoparts store and a donut shop and it doesn't have an attractive entrance.

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Well, if you're going to go off your diet, you might as well make it count! Is there a more caloric way to do it than with Twice Baked Potatoes.We had a large patio BBQ party the other night. I always struggle with making things that keep me out of the kitchen so that I can socialize with the guests. This is one of those perfect recipes. You can make it earlier in the day, then just pop them in

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Yes, it's been a long while since my last blog post. We started 2009 with a goal of losing weight, so that meant not doing as much adventuresome cooking as I would otherwise prefer. I am happy to now report that we have lost 50 pounds between us and I am back in the kitchen. My goal is still to lose a bit more weight and to keep it healthy, however, there are still the occasional deviations . . .

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I never thought I'd see the day that I was eagerly reading "Eating Light" and "Cooking Light" for new and tasty recipes. However, so it is!We're doing quite well on this high-protein, low-calorie diet of ours. It's not easy on either one of us, but we're trying and are doing well so far. Having lost 3 pounds last week was a bonus and recognition that we're doing something right. And there have

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We're not the only ones eating vegetables at our house; we have Oliver actively eating them now too. You sometimes have to hide them amongst the meat (same thing that I do with Brad from time-to-time). But it's a good and fresh meal, he'll gobble it up.From "Real Food for Dogs: 50 Vet-Approved Recipes for a Healthier Dog," comes Pawsitively Pleasing Pasta. It's a much easier recipe to make than

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Before a couple of weeks ago, I would easily pass by vegetarian recipes in magazines and cookbooks. I love vegetables, but I always thought of them as a side dish instead of the main course. But now that we're trying to eat healthier, I look twice at the recipes containing beans and vegetables. I found this recipe in the February issue of Bon Appetit. It's super-duper easy to make and wow, what a

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-3010012379022340972009-01-11T13:39:00.000-08:002009-01-11T14:48:31.644-08:00

2009 turns over a new leaf for our household. With weight and cholesterol counts up, it's time to start anew and get healthy. The new "regime" is mostly for me, but Brad is coming along for the ride. It may be a bit bumpy for him as vegetables are generally anathema to him, however, so far so good.I talked about this new healthy direction on of my favorite blogs -- http://www.chewonthatblg.com/ -

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Just after college, I contemplated a permanent move from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta. I had heard that it was the cosmopolitan capital of the South, was a great place for a young girl like me to start a career, had a good dining scene as well as outstanding entertainment and sports options. I can't really recall now why I changed my mind, but I returned back to Southern California.Over the years,

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-11934307790512108172008-12-31T18:58:00.000-08:002008-12-31T19:08:17.219-08:00

So, what do you do with that leftover ham bone from Christmas dinner? Of course, you make Split Pea Soup.For the past couple of years, whenever I have had a leftover ham bone, this is what I make. It is absolutely, positively the easiest recipe I make. And on a cold winter's night (even in Southern California), this is a perfect dinner!Depending upon the size of the ham bone (and leftover meat on

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-58970240267525868732008-12-29T08:02:00.000-08:002008-12-29T12:45:38.693-08:00

Our little pooch hasn't been feeling well. It all started earlier this week when Oliver developed a "hot spot" on his tail and we took him into the vet. The doctor shaved his tail to expose the sores for proper healing and then gave him a steroid shot. I've talked before about how "delicate" Oliver is, and the effects of the steriod shot have proved it all over again. He's been in a lot of

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-47222806591950660402008-12-28T07:36:00.000-08:002008-12-30T23:29:56.474-08:00

Our lovely neighbors have a family tradition -- eggnog on Christmas Eve! And we've been very fortunate to be included in the tradition over the past couple of years.Until now, I have never been a fan of eggnog. It started when someone wanted to serve me some eggnog that had been purchased in the grocery store. It was eggy, heavy, creamy and not really flavorful to me. I just didn't understand the

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-8535110969584739082008-12-26T08:46:00.000-08:002008-12-26T08:46:00.950-08:00

There's hardly anything better than cuddling up in front of the fire with that someone special and a hot mug of something. For the past couple of years, that hot mug has been "Hot Buttered Rum."I originally found the recipe when I was working at my last hotel and we served it at our client Christmas party. It originally caught my eye because of the vanilla ice cream and brown sugar -- a yummy

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-5205254675699829222008-12-24T15:35:00.000-08:002008-12-24T15:35:00.507-08:00

You're all probably wondering, "What does Julie and Julia have to do with food?" Well, here what it means. I read a great book a couple of years ago called "Julie on Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen," by Julie Powell. After pulling a dusty copy of Julia Childs' book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" from her mother's bookshelf, the author decided to cook every recipe in

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I know, I know . . . This is a totally disgusting topic for a food blog. But I saw this article and just had to share it with you.We all go to the grocery store, handle fruit, bring them home and start cooking with them. We all wash our hands frequently and wash our food prior to preparation (I hope!), but there were some startling revelations in this article.Here's the link for you to read in

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It's certainly cold here. I know, I know, it's not cold by Massachusetts or North Dakota standards. However, all of us here are huddled together and the "talk of the town" is how cold it is and how beautiful the mountains now look with snow atop them.When it's chilly outside, there's not much better than having a hot bowl of chili! I found this recipe in my compendium, though I had never tried

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-15118967155853370182008-12-21T08:31:00.000-08:002008-12-21T08:31:01.098-08:00

The other night, Santa Claus and his entourage came flying through our neighborhood. Our city has quite a set-up for Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elves. And the local police department comes through with loud sirens to get everyone in position for the great arrival. It's always great fun to see the kids faces and especially to enjoy the holiday spirit and neighborhood camaraderie.This year, I

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-32913870441639878922008-12-20T07:43:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:06:49.024-08:00

Martha Stewart has been very generous in sending me cookie recipes every day. (Of course, I signed up for the feed!) It's been fun to read about different cookies that I wouldn't ordinarily have made or considered. One recipe, however, that I did try with much success and acclaim were "Cream Cheese Walnut Cookies."Like the biscotti recipe detailed yesterday, this cookie is not difficult to make,

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-91391884611411849992008-12-19T14:22:00.000-08:002008-12-19T14:53:37.198-08:00

Wow! I didn't think I had been gone from the blog this long. It certainly doesn't mean that I haven't been cooking. In fact, I think I have done more so in the last couple of weeks than ever before.Just as the month of December started, I got out some holiday/Christmas cookbooks so that I could experiment with new cookies recipes. The more I did, however, the more I came back to some tried and

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-32192843169664357232008-11-26T18:19:00.000-08:002008-11-26T19:21:56.011-08:00

After another bout of 80-plus degree weather here in Southern California, soup weather is now upon us again. Soup is one of our favorite dinners -- hearty, warm and comforting. Being Italian, I have to admit I am partial to those soups that have Italian flavors and ingredients, i.e., fennel, peppers, pasta, sausage, tomatoes, etc. It brings back memories of my childhood when my father did most

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-11546767356191015092008-11-19T11:51:00.001-08:002008-11-19T12:02:30.652-08:00

I know that most the country is in the midst of Fall and even Winter seasons. Here in Southern California, it feels like Summer with 80 and 90 degree weather. Fresh and wholesome salads are still on the menu in our household and I have another one to share with you here.Last entry, I did a salad with dates and walnuts and since my pantry still had a plentiful supply of them, I decided to see what

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-51171902977436683792008-11-10T08:12:00.000-08:002008-11-11T19:34:04.305-08:00

I love salads! I love the color, textures, various ingredients and dressings. I haven't made that many lately, apart for the standard wedge or Caesar salad lately. Those are Brad's favorites, so they are what we typically eat with dinners.However, the other day, the doctor told me my cholesterol was not too good and that means eating a more fibrous diet with more vegetables and fruits. So, it was

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Well, earlier in this week in Southern California, it rained for part of the day and the temperatures dipped below 60 at night. To us, that means soup weather has arrived. (To those of you on the East Coast already experiencing snow, it probably means us Californians are still out in "la-la" land!). Below is my favorite Italian soup cookbook. I have mentioned in previous posts that I collect

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I'm a big fan of Tyler Florence and his Food Network TV show. Yes, he's easy on the eyes, certainly, and I could watch the show all day long. However, all the while, he cooks recipes that most of us mortal culinarians would enjoy cooking, can cook successfully and easily savor with our family and friends.Tyler has a new book out called "Dinner at My Place." The preface talks about being able to

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To me, one of the items that most suggests Fall is pumpkins. I enjoy seeing them start to appear in the grocery stores and farmers markets and their orange vibrant color is unmistakable. I love to see the pumpkin patches around Orange County. I love seeing them at the garden nurseries. I love seeing them adorning the porches of our neighbors. And I love to see the kids carve them and put candles

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-9538724557555995232008-10-17T20:06:00.000-07:002008-10-17T20:53:31.327-07:00

One of my fondest childhood and early adult memories is of visiting Oak Glen, a tiny little haven near Yucaipa, California, famous in the Fall season for apples. It was an exciting day when I got out of school and my parents and I would head to Oak Glen to pick apples, run through the leaves, pet the animals at the petting zoo, sample apple cider and eat apple pie at "Law's," the little coffee

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-64817846073937306462008-10-04T14:49:00.001-07:002008-10-05T11:39:26.381-07:00

I have been traveling a lot lately for my job. When I do come home, easy recipes that make one want to nest and invite loved ones to the kitchen are those that I revert back to again and again.One such recipe is one of my favorites -- "Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins, Dates and Walnuts." Since Brad's favorite cookie is oatmeal raisin, I gravitated to this recipe a few years ago. It's one of the more

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-85280330960938138702008-09-22T06:33:00.000-07:002008-09-22T07:05:22.678-07:00

Everyone has that one favorite family or heirloom recipe that they cook again and again. Well, one of mine is this recipe for banana bread.When I lived in Washington, D.C. after college, my friend, Nadia, used to make this for our office often. I was most impressed when she baked each of us a whole loaf, covered it and put it on a wooden board and presented it with a lovely linen napkin as a

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-24705664201690158632008-09-12T01:18:00.000-07:002008-09-15T13:22:14.576-07:00

I think if I had to choose a last meal, one of them would be a burger. It would have to have quality meat, a good bun and interesting condiments. It can be very basic (cheese, lettuce, tomato) or it can have chili or brie cheese. However it is paired, I know I would enjoy it. During a recent foray to LA for a cultural weekend (including a tour of the Getty Museum and two performances at the

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-45817212725780706822008-09-03T04:00:00.000-07:002008-09-03T04:00:03.516-07:00

I've written in past posts about my dog, Oliver, and his particular culinary needs. After the "Marvelous Muttloaf" I prepared from my dog cookbook was so well-received by he and his best friend, Jesse, I tried another creation called, "Pasta Bark Slice."It's a very simple pasta casserole -- simple for its ingredients as well as for its preparation and cooking time. Like the muttloaf, the recipe

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-6024187748240685822008-09-03T02:21:00.000-07:002008-09-05T20:20:44.924-07:00

For all of you serious home chefs and food enthusiasts out there, I've found the place for you -- "Surfas, a Chef's Paradise." Surfas is a family owned store serving the food industry since 1937. Located at National & Washington in Culver City, Surfas is the serious cooking store and not at all like your local Williams-Sonoma or Sur la Table.Surfas has it all! From chocolate to olive oil to foie

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-11547352989600147442008-08-29T04:00:00.000-07:002008-09-03T02:57:25.642-07:00

Well, after trying great BBQ in Texas, we thought we'd try some BBQ in our local town, Tustin. Beach Pit BBQ is located in Old Town Tustin in a 1915 historic building that used to be a car garage. Many of the original fixtures are still on the walls, as well as an exposed ceiling -- a great atmosphere for this type of fare! Billed as "Southern Smoke, California Style" BBQ, Beach Pit BBQ had some

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-55409526431959447712008-08-22T14:48:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:02:05.711-07:00

Howdy from the Lone Star State! When in Austin, Texas this past week, I had to try some BBQ. You know, Texans are pretty particular about their BBQ, as well they should be. I sampled BBQ in various forms -- wet, dry, smoked, fancy, etc. I ate off of picnic tables, adjacent to gas stations and in very proper places.Here are my most noteworthy BBQ places (and 1 very notable Mexican restaurant).The

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-850604441856404012008-08-10T16:57:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:29:15.673-07:00

So, how hot is it considered when you land at 8:30PM and it's still 110 degrees? In my book, that's HOT! I've been lucky (or cursed) to have been in Scottsdale, Arizona twice in the past 2-1/2 weeks on business. And I had some fun with good friends and meals that are worth comment and recommendations. Vegging Out!Many of you will wonder why you'd ever venture into a vegetarian, vegan and raw

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-4174719220055079972008-08-01T15:59:00.000-07:002008-08-03T14:00:46.204-07:00

A few months ago, a friend gave me a cookbook entitled, "Pupsnacks." It's a great illustrated cookbook especially for dogs. Everyone that knows me knows I LOVE cookbooks. In fact, you could say I am a bit of a collector of them. Some people buy shoes, some dresses, some buy wine -- I buy cookbooks -- and they're displayed all over my kitchen and home. Now that I have started this blog and have

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In my last post, I wrote about a bread pudding recipe that I had discovered at a cooking class I had recently taken. I am happy to share it with you here.When polling friends and colleagues, I have found that bread pudding is one of those items you either like or don't like. Growing up, I never really understood it. Like other things, I turned up my nose because hey, why would you want to eat

Luannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05183602113869595191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172381745996020616.post-43416287152767045432008-07-21T18:04:00.000-07:002008-07-27T20:49:43.927-07:00

Have you ever wished you had a Chef's kitchen -- complete with Bosch, Gaggenau or La Cornue ranges with 6-8 burners, three ovens, two sinks, and the highest end cookware to complement it?! Well, I know a couple of people with exceptionally stylish kitchens, but they're too far away for me to enjoy them very often. However, I have found a great location for cooking classes in a stylish

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This post is for all of you dog lovers out there. You know who are -- you dote on your dog's every move like he was your firstborn child. "Isn't he the cutest boy you've ever seen?," you say to the chagrin of your friends and neighbors. Well, we're that couple and we have a dog that has a very delicate appetite, and one that should make for an interesting (and pathetic) read for all of you out

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Our next day's culinary adventure began at The Wynn Resort, where we dined at The Country Club. This is their restaurant overlooking the $500 per round golf course and their 18th hole green and fountain. Brad didn't know whether to look at the menu or the golf course from our window table. Eventually, he ended up salivating over both. He chose one of the special sandwiches of the day -- Filet

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Our second day at the Bellagio started with fresh crepes at the Bellagio's Palio Pronto. This is also the location for the world's tallest chocolate fountains pouring decadent and copious amounts of white, dark and milk chocolate for their various confections. Another speciality of Palio Pronto is the crepes. They are are prepared in front of you on an extremely hot griddle and it's amazing to

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For my recent birthday, my fiance' and I went to Las Vegas for some rest, relaxation and, of course, good food! We stayed at the Bellagio and thanks to a dear friend, we were upgraded to a luxurious suite on the 36th floor. From the top floor, we had phenomenal views from the living room and bedroom. One of the best parts of the suite was having separate bathrooms -- a plasma and steam shower (to

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