BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS Growing up in my household we only ate fish during Lent on fridays. We enjoyed fish and chips with plenty of malt vinegar and tartar sauce from H. Salt. It’s a fond memory because we were primarily a meat and beans kind of family. My earliest memory of eating fish was on a family vacation to Ensenada, Mexico. We went to see the famous Bufadora, which […]
NEW YORK STRIP OVER ARUGULA AND GRAPE TOMATOES It is tempting to make an elaborate meal on a holiday. However, Labor Day is meant to celebrate a day off of work. Make an uncomplicated, delicious meal on this Labor Day. This recipe celebrates the idea that less is more. A few key quality ingredients really lets the steak shine. This is one of my favorite quick and easy summer meals, and perfect for a day of relaxation. […]
4th of July Firecracker Cookie Happy 4th of July! I plan on spending the evening with family, eating and watching the little ones enjoy fireworks. Although, I am primarily a savory cook, the holidays tend to bring out my sweet side. My desserts tend to be super fun and simple. This 4th of July I wanted to share with you more than the common red, white and blue dessert. I wanted you to taste the […]
EGG OVER TOAST At the beginning of our marriage, I was eager to learn all of my husbands favorite meals. For breakfast he loved eggs over toast. Which consisted of two whole wheat slices of bread toasted with two eggs over easy on top. I made this for him for years. As my cooking evolved, I came up with something a bit more sophisticated. My husband requests this every year on Father’s Day. It consists […]
Bánh Mi Sandwich In one of my favorite magazines, I read Good Girl Dinette in Highland Park, California made a great bánh mi sandwich. Highland Park is a 25 minute jaunt from my house, so I decided to give them a try. It’s definitely a hot spot. Good Girl Dinette has all the elements of a hip restaurant. The brick wall, tangerine benches and countertop bar, retro-modern chairs, and a beautiful yet mysterious waitress who will one day […]
Micro-Bakery Diaries 