Pumpkin Revelry with Crostini & Chili
byPumpkin Chili and Pumpkin Crostini Even though most days the sun is shining brightly with mild balmy temperatures the evenings do get crisp and chili and we tend to stay more indoors and enjoy the…
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Chocolates du Calibressan
byChocolates du Calibressan Indulge in handmade French chocolates, truffles and bonbons by French chocolatier Jean-Michel Carre of Chocolats du Calibressan.
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…
Santa Barbara Slow Cooked Beef
byNo more FOG please! We are not in London, we are in Southern California (the land of eternal sunshine). Where did the sunshine go this month? Probably on vacation since like clockwork on June 1st…
Paleo Scrambled Eggs with Herbs
by2Hello Spring! We love you glorious Spring! Early Saturday morning after an open air yoga class we rushed over to the Santa Barbara Farmers Market for organic leafy greens and local farm fresh eggs that…
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…
Pork and Cabbage with Riesling
byOver the years we happily succumbed to the old Irish tradition of Saint Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage and green beer. By Sunday morning the leprechauns must have woven their mischievous magic on…
Chicken Chili with Beer
byThere is always a good time for big pot of of steaming chili! Today was a little cloudy and if we may say (especially for you on the East Coast) a little nippy in the…
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…
Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew Recipe
byTrue to our Hungarian roots we are always delighted to find sweet yellow or orange peppers at the market and as the pepper season in California is coming to end we already gave up hope…
Apple Galette Low-Carb
byAutumn is in the air with the scent of apples and aromatic spice filling the house with comfort, especially when you have an Apple Galette baking to perfection in the oven, like your favorite warm…
Italian Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew
byThis quick and healthy gluten-free Italian chicken sausage and white bean stew one pot meal will give you rich earthy taste of comfort and plenty of time to enjoy the day. As June gloom hoovers…