Caramelized onions, leeks, mushrooms,...

Recently I was given a cute small fig tree. About the same time an Australian friend gave me some figs. Beyond fig newtons I really have not had the pleasure of indulging in figs. The friend who gave me the figs, mentioned a pizza recipe that was suppose to be good. So awhile later I was perusing a magazine... Read More »

Impromptu Prickly Pear Margaritas

Today the family and I journeyed to Torrey Pines Trail on an afternoon day hike. On our hike we spotted many ripe prickly pears. We decided to pick a few a bring them to our dinner date. Upon arrival at our neighbors Matt and Summer. I whipped together a simple syrup of prickly pear fruit cut in large chunks.... Read More »

Plum Jam

I used: 9 cups of diced plums (my husband loving diced with precision) 14 cups of sugar (man that seems like a lot) - bring to rolling boil that doesn’t stop when stirred Then add 2 bags of Ball liquid pectin - boil 1 more minute. Pour into jars and then do hot water bath sealing for jars. This... Read More »

Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes with...

Well my rhubarb plants are in high gear this summer so I am busy trying to figure out ways to eat it all. Here is tonight’s creation.  My husband ate 3 and wanted a fourth.  I had to tell him to wait…… Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes 1 1/3 cup flour 1 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter, soft 1 cup rice... Read More »

Holiday Dessert | Praline Pumpkin Cake

Praline Pumpkin Cake 1/2 cup butter1/4 cup whipping cream1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans1 box yellow cake mix1 cup (from 15-oz can) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)1/2 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon Allspice1/2 teaspoon Cardamon1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting Caramel topping Additional... Read More »

Retro Lighting

I am going to studying all things Industrial Modern for a while. Completely digging these lights. This is called the Rensslear from School House Electric. This is called the Rensslear Double from School House Electric. Read More »

Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi My...

Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi. Take 2 TBLSP Butter and melt in microwavable dish. Beat 1 egg into melted butter. Add salt n pepper to taste. Dip Fish in butter-egg mixture. Then roll fish in Panko bread crumbs. Sauté fish in light butter until lightly browned. In a new pan add healthy amount of whole butter, unsalted, with handful... Read More »

Roasted Roots | Recipe

So the other day after watching a TED video about how Jaimie Oliver won the TED prize and has a goal to Teach every child about food. I was moved to go to Henry’s Market with my kids in tow and make sure they know the names of almost all the vegetables there. We picked out a few vegetables... Read More »

Zucchini Slice of Goodness.

This year was my first attempt at a garden. My second zucchini got really large. I was contemplating what to do with it so I created a few recipes. I concocted this and Chocolate Zucchini bread as well. This works well with big slices from a 3” to 4” diameter zucchini. Cut the slices about ½” thick. 4” diameter... Read More »

Alicia & Ginger’s Chocolate...

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate3 eggs2 cups white sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 cups grated zucchini1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon cardamon½ teaspoon allspice1 tablespoon Ghirardelli sweet cocoa powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 9×5 inch loaf pans. In a double boiler melt chocolate or... Read More »