December 30, 2008
A quick way to use up our holiday leftovers…Turkey Chowder is perfect for a warm lunch or dinner. Start as usual with most soups, chopped onions and celery, then layer in a diced potato and turkey. After adding a few spices, pour in a few cups of stock (homemade chicken stock in this [...]
December 23, 2008
In tribute to the season (and to make up for some long overdue recipes), a color-inspired post.
Here is the best Gingersnap recipe you’ll ever come across…hands-down serious! They don’t turn into those tooth-breaking air hockey pucks that I’ve gotten from the grocery store…instead they’re slightly soft, yet have a crispy, crunchy outside (from [...]
December 11, 2008
I wanted to let everyone know about a really beautiful, locally produced magazine: Live Artfully Magazine. Creative Director and Publisher Jenny Malott uses the magazine’s pages to show off the Central Coast’s amazing artists and creative community. You’ll discover local businesses, fascinating people and fun projects, as well. Live Artfully has its first [...]
December 10, 2008
I was craving something fresh and tasty and *bing* this popped into my head. My first experience of really good Falafel was years ago, while visiting friends in San Francisco. Believe it or not, they lived a few houses down from the infamous Haight and Ashbury…and an amazing restaurant (a step above a [...]
December 9, 2008
A holiday must-see on the Central Coast is Ron’s Nursery in Grover Beach….well, actually it’s a year-round must-see! Inside and out, it’s easy to get lost in all the beautiful treasures at Ron’s. I don’t know who is in charge of decorating, but it rivals any mainstream Home and Garden company (…all to [...]
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