Every once in a while I’m fortunate enough to escape the hustle and bustle of my life. To leave Marin county and head into San Francisco for a relaxing evening. With my husband and daughter at home I’m able to get away and spend some much needed alone time. A chance for me to re-energize [...]
I have a number of friends that refuse to eat leftovers. ( you know who you are!) I tell them they’re not very creative and limiting the opportunity to cut time in the kitchen the next few evenings. Leftovers provide a great starting point for the next dish. It can be as simple as rice [...]
Okay, so you’ve taken my earlier advice about wanting to bring your child(ren) into the kitchen but your not sure where to start. What do we do to get them interested in food? We get them to help make it! You’d be surprised at how much more willing they are to try new foods this [...]
Rarely do you find a menu for kids 12 and under that includes a vegetable let alone some fruit. Most restaurants offer the same sort of menu: grilled cheese, mac n cheese, hot dog, hamburger, fries, chicken nuggets ect. ect. Some of the bigger fast food chains are offering some healthy alternatives but if given [...]
I am an avid fan of one of the most hilarious quick cooking shows around and it’s totally free and accessible online. I am talking about www.AverageBetty.com -a great place for entertainment and more. The site hosts a variety of quick and easy recipes for any occasion, and even better the recipes are accompanied by [...]
Herbs are such a great way to give the dish your creating a more rounded and flavorful experience. Both types, dried and fresh, have a spot in my kitchen as their flavors and uses differ in so many ways. Dried herbs can be great for cooking entree’s that will take a longer time to cook. [...]
14500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-990-7006 It’s official. I’m one of them. A slave to debt and in the poor house. No, I didn’t max out my credit card on a binge at Bloomingdales. I didn’t even buy a car which I can’t afford but makes me look like I’m keeping up with [...]
Spring time is such an awakening. Everybody emerges from the winter “funk” that can leave us feeling blue and in need of change. The day light is longer and the weather is getting warmer. Living in California is such a wonderful experience. I grew up in Alberta, Canada where snow covers the face of the [...]
21825 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 348-3240 The year was 1973. Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” was number one, CBS sold the New York Yankees to a 12 person syndicate led by George Steinbrenner for 10 million, and four hippies in Canoga Park, California created a dream: They opened a restaurant/health food store where there [...]
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