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As I just returned from Monterey Bay Aquarium, here in Northern Ca., I wanted to give some insight into the seafood world. There are many fish that are great to eat and sustainable. These fish are abundant and caught and farmed in ways that are good for our environment. Farmed striped bass, talapia (US farmed) [...]

When we woke up the next morning, I couldn’t wait to explore this cozy coastal town while the guys played 18 holes. My cousin and I meandered through lovely shops and galleries on Main St. that ran along the ocean front. After golf and meandering, we all drove a little north of Ft. Bragg (a [...]

A Vanilla Latte, Mocha, Steamer or any other fancy coffee drink when purchased daily at a local coffee shop is sure to drain your funds and postpone retirement indefinitely. Well have no fear, I have compiled a few recipes for coffee drinks that can be made at home quickly and easily, just by starting the [...]

I’m an east coast girl. More specifically, a Long Islander with New England roots. I grew up in and around lovely coastal towns… from Glen Cove and Sag Harbor, to Quogue and South Hampton… from villages on the Cape and Vineyard to my mother’s hometown of Gloucester/Rockport, Mass. So for years after moving to LA, [...]

1742 W. Division, Chicago, IL 60622 Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you, I have a carnivorous appetite. I love roasts, burgers, and barbecued chicken. When I was younger my best friend was a vegetarian so I decided to step in her shoes and not eat meat for at least one week. [...]

I promised you an article about wine tasting for this week. Sadly my life has been crazy as I search for a job in NYC so I haven’t had time to write said article. But, thinking that it would be wise to still give you something, here is a clip from “French Kiss” that talks [...]

I am a statistic. I’m one of those people. I’m an unemployed, single mom and trying to snag a job is more than challenging. It’s not for a lack of trying or lack of ability, just the state of the economy – I shake my fist in the air at it. So what does one [...]

I sing the praise of tomato! Oh, how I love thee, ripe red fruit of my garden! Your skin trembles at my touch, bursting with tantalizing juice… Ahem. Sorry. I love tomatoes. I love cooking with tomatoes. I love growing tomatoes, slicing, picking, squeezing, and thinking about them. Something about the color, taste, texture and [...]

It’s summertime and that means it’s the perfect time to get tropical. You can do this in small ways, such as sticking a flower in your hair, sipping pina coladas by the pool or making a caribbean inspired meal. Thusly, I present to you a recipe for Jamaican Jerk Pork with Mango Salsa and Cilantro-Lime [...]

When I talk to people back home who have visited New York, they always tell me how good the pizza was. As if we’re the only ones in the country who know how to make a good pizza! I doubt that, but can say I know people go crazy over it—even so much as to [...]