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To celebrate the summer season I love to make this Pink Summer Rosé Sangria. In my house there’s always someone popping by. Sometimes it can be relatives, neighbors, or friends. When I entertain them, a glass of Rosé Sangria is a favorite drink to catch up and unwind. Pretty in Pink What makes this drink so pink and pretty is…
Continue readingWhen spring jumpstarts the grilling season, there is nothing simpler to make than these quick-and-easy but oh so SAVORY shrimp skewers. It cooks fast, making it perfect for any BBQ, family dinner, potluck, or even a quiet night at home. But don’t get me wrong, there isn’t a grilled food I don’t love. What’s in it? With a barbecue spice…
Continue readingIf you like starting seeds in modules or small containers, here is another great way to do it. After I’ve collected salad containers from the grocery store, I thought why not reuse them to start growing seeds. What I love about it is they’re free and some of them already have holes for drainage. If they don’t, it’s just so…
Continue readingSpring is here and it’s exciting to see the markets full of seasonal gems – my favorite vegetables and fruits at this time. I love walking through a farmer’s market and browsing at fresh produce. Here are some of my great finds this season……. Persian Cucumbers This short, crunchy, slightly sweet, and almost seedless variety are perfect for snacking, salads…
Continue readingFor grilling lovers like me, this pasta salad is an answer to the side dish dilemma. I know, right? So many choices out there for a side dish. If it’s up to me, I like to have one or two side dishes with grilled meat or seafood. And who wouldn’t eat a salad? Veggie-packed Salad With a refreshing herb and…
Continue readingOne of the best ways to enjoy fresh strawberries this season is in a fresh strawberry margarita. This perfect drink is one of my favorite things because of the sweet strawberry flavor and red-pinkish hue. What an amazing seasonal drink. Fresh is Best We’re really lucky to get the fresh fruit here in California. There are so many strawberry farms…
Continue readingHave you ever tried grilled flap steak (or flap meat)? It’s what’s for dinner tonight in my house. Lean and thinly sliced flap meat is widely sold here in California. Sometimes it is used for carne asada. If you’re wondering, it comes from the same belly area of the cow as the flank steak. Why do I like it? Because…
Continue readingAttention chicken lovers: here is a juicy chicken Milanese you can make. If you cooked with chicken breast before, you probably know how bland and dry it is. So what I did here is toss the chicken in an Italian trattoria-inspired marinade to add flavor and moisture. And voila! The result is a juicy and succulent meat packed with really…
Continue readingOne of the better ways to celebrate Easter is with gorgeous white flowers. I love decorating and gifting with white flowers for Easter because to me they symbolize purity and holiness. Additionally, white flowers are simple and timeless. Here are some of my favorite white flowers for Easter…… 1. EASTER LILY Also known as trumpet lily for its large fragrant…
Continue readingSay hello to Easter and make this easy pineapple glazed ham. To be honest, this succulent ham is certainly good for any holiday dinner. First, the ham is studded with juicy pineapple slices and brushed all over with the juice. Then the rest of the juice is used later for the glaze with cinnamon, cloves and brown sugar. Finally the…
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