Coconut Cake with Rose Petals
byIt is so true that we all should stop and smell the roses sometime. We did and all those fragrant roses also inspired this Coconut Cake with Rose Petals which we enjoyed for dessert after…
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French Toast and Champagne
byMay oh May how we love you! Yesterday we were enjoying a sweet pre Mother’s Day brunch in the garden. The warm balmy air was suffused with the scent of roses and various lovely spring…
Santa Barbara Delicata Squash with Pomegranate
byThere are many special occasions in our life when we get together and celebrate with food for the sole reason of expressing our gratitude. Thanksgiving is one of those occasions when you gather your family…
Avocado Deviled Eggs
byWe both love deviled eggs and because Easter weekend is quickly approaching we though it is high time to share our favorite recipe for Avocado Deviled Eggs with you. If you are like us, you…
Pea Tendril Salad with Figs and Pomegranate
byThis simple and healthy Farmers Market Pea Tendril Salad with Figs and Pomegranate is pure magic! If we could describe our life in winter here in Souther California you would think we are living in…
Wine Poached Pear Meringue Tart
byWhat do we do when there is cold stormy weather in paradise? We fill the house with the intoxicating aromas of spicy warm wine. The last weekend as the storm unleashed its fury for several days…
Naan Pizza with Figs Goat Cheese & Balsamic Pinot Reduction
byWe almost let fig season escape without sharing one of our most fragrant and enticing appetizer recipes with you, Naan Pizza with Figs, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Pinot Reduction. With juicy organic figs from the Santa…
Pumpkin Crostini with Sage
byA delicious appetizer for your Thanksgiving table and for the whole season and beyond! Whenever we make these darling Pumpkin Crostini with Sage drizzled generously with plenty of sticky wine reduction sauce our guests are…
Red Wine Poached Pears
byHave you tried wine poached pears before? You may have guessed by now, that we adore cooking with wine and not because of the deep rich flavors it gives to the dish but also the…
Perfect Green Smoothie
byThere are millions of green smoothies recipes made daily, but this healthy Vegan perfect green smoothie is full of nutritious raw vegetables, including broccoli, and tastes super delicious after a yoga class or to celebrate…
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
byHigher in fiber and lower in carbs than regular pasta, this simple Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach is full of flavors and nutrients. It’s hard to imagine any kitchen without pasta no matter where…
Avocado Crema
byThis simply divine Avocado Crema is the perfect way to display the luxurious creamy texture of this lovely fruit which is abundantly found in Southern California and many times, if you are lucky, in your…