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Spring 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 readingHappy New Year! For this month I have a few simple things that I like and I want to share them with you. As you know, an avid cook can never have too many things in the kitchen. So here they are….. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cups If you are in love with chocolate, this is a…
Continue readingThis month’s cool weather makes me want to cozy up by the fire and relax. Whether drinking hot tea, coffee or hot cocoa, I make sure I take a break. Life is hectic so we all need a quiet time to pause. Here are my favorite things that I enjoy these days……. Starbucks Holiday Blend Ground Coffee One of the…
Continue readingFall is one of my favorite seasons because of cooler weather, holidays, and fresh produce. I always look forward to these fruits and vegetables below and I love cooking with them. Delicata Squash This elongated cream-colored squash with green stripes has a sweet, creamy flavor. Besides, the delicate skin gets really soft when cooked. So you don’t need to peel…
Continue readingBecause I love to cook (and eat) I love to share with you some of my favorites that I have tried. Some of them I use as ingredients in cooking, and some are tiny indulgences I just like to snack on. 1. Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Pancake & All-Purpose Baking Mix For those mornings when you don’t have a lot of…
Continue readingThis weekend at the South Coast Spring Garden Show the theme was all about relaxing outdoor rooms. Each exhibit had its own unique design using a variety of plants, garden accessories and materials. Here are some of my favorites that caught my eye. A show-stopping living wall filled with leafy salad greens and herbs is the focal point in this…
Continue readingBecause I’m an avid cook, you can imagine how I use a lot of kitchen gadgets in my everyday cooking. They just make your life and work easier and you get things done faster. Here are some of them that I can’t live without…. Joie jar scraper – Digging into the last bit of peanut butter or mayo in the…
Continue readingLately I’m having fun trying new flavorings and ingredients to cook with. One of my new obsession is Ponzu. Ponzu is a Japanese sauce/marinade made from lemon or lime juice and soy sauce. It is so versatile that you can use it in so many ways. Ponzu is great in a dipping sauce for sushi or potstickers. I have tried…
Continue readingAs an avid cook and baker I get to use a lot of great pantry items. Some of them I’ve used over and over again. Some I’ve tried and liked and kept it with my essentials. So many of them are useful for making soups, stews, sauces, pasta dishes, appetizers, and dressings. Here are some of the ones I have…
Continue readingThere’s always a time when we have to think of gift ideas for our loved ones, friends, and work colleagues. What if they are avid cooks? They would probably appreciate gifts that are related to what they love to do which is cooking. Here are some items that will surely get them excited to try their next recipes….[amazon_link asins=’B01EIAYCTC’ template=’ProductCarousel’…
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