2010

Chocolate Waffles with Chunky Strawberry Sauce & Whipped Cream

February 14, 2010

Strawberries and chocolate are almost mandatory ingredients to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Chocolate has an historical reputation as an aphrodisiac. Because it contains small amounts of caffeine and plenty of […]

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Tips on Making a Complete Meal from the Farmers’ Market

February 10, 2010

I recently attended an event on sustainable food. A supporter of the movement told me, “My problem with farmers’ markets is that you can’t make a whole meal from shopping […]

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Cilantro Pesto Dip

February 4, 2010

Just in time for The Big Football Game, here’s a seasonal dip fresh from the garden that the toughest of guys will love. My giant, 6’4″ husband loves it! There’s […]

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Zesty Freshy Spinach Pear Salad

January 28, 2010

Meet my winter happy salad! We haven’t seen the sun in days, and the constant grey is starting to affect my mood. However, there is a blessing to California living. […]

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Hot Italian Slice Review

January 27, 2010

Check out my Yelp review of Hot Italian’s pear, gorgonzola, honey pizza. YUM!

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Thai Cottage: A Food Review Adventure in Eating the Entertainment Coupon Book

January 26, 2010

Thai Cottage is not what it used to be: in more ways than one. Several years ago, this was a hidden spot nestled between two car dealerships off a busy […]

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Birthday Cake Memories

January 22, 2010

When I was little, my mom said that I thought a “birthday” was a cake. I can understand why: my aunt, mom, and grandmas were all phenomenal bakers. My birthday […]

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The Most Important Meal of the Day: Saving Money & My Husband’s Cholesterol with Oatmeal

January 20, 2010

Nothing feels more satisfying than waking up on a cold morning and wrapping your hands around a steaming bowl of oatmeal. As your fingers warm, your tummy does, too. It’s […]

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What the CLUCK?!

January 15, 2010

Cooing chickens. Imagine the horror! The nerve of some urban farmers and their children’s feathered friends! Read my latest article on SacRag.com: http://sacrag.com/2010/01/what-the-cluck/#comments.

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Eating the Entertainment Coupon Book

January 12, 2010

There’s nothing I love more than a good bargain. I’m a thrift store junkie and a garage-sale hound. I know just the right hour to visit the farmers’ market when […]

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