Taking a Trip Down Burrata Lane
When I first heard about the Gioia Cheese Factory, I promised myself I would visit. I fantasized about doing an one-two punch by checking out Skyscraper Brewing, the beer factory in El Monte… Continue reading
Category Archive: recipes
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Albacore Salad Recipe
I’ve decided to document more of what I’ve been cooking. For regular readers, I apologize this isn’t a bad date post or one filled with my culinary adventures outside of the home. There… Continue reading
Turkey Lettuce Cups Recipe
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself not very hungry but I knew I should eat a little something. I rummaged around my kitchen and came up with ground turkey and some… Continue reading
Minty Dinner Party
Yesterday I posted all 6 recipes for the dinner party I had last Saturday. Since I go out so much, most people wonder if I can cook. I do but not in the… Continue reading
Chicken with Pea Sprouts and Bell Peppers Recipe
As I mentioned in my bruschetta recipe, I had no idea what I was going to make for my main course for my dinner party. I wandered around the grocery store considering all… Continue reading
Green Beans and Squash Recipe
For my dinner party this past Saturday, I served a green beans and squash side. I had originally was going to wimp out and serve a simple salad but decided to go all… Continue reading
Spinach Bruschetta Recipe
This past Saturday, I hosted a dinner party for 5. I went to the store armed with several recipes and ideas for my meal. The only thing I didn’t have a clue about… Continue reading
Porcini Mushroom Risotto Recipe
When I originally bought this 3-grain blend from Trader Joe’s, I was going to throw it into a rice cooker and be done with it. But for my dinner party, I thought I’d… Continue reading
Minty Dessert Recipe: Nectarine Compote for Ice Cream
This past Saturday, I hosted a dinner party for friends. I made everything from the bruschetta (which I served as an amuse) to seafood salad starter, main dish, veggies and risotto. But no… Continue reading
Party at Guelaguetza!
Where’s the party!? Apparently it was at Guelaguetza this past Monday. Bill Esparza also known as affable StreetGourmetLA was featured on Andrew Zimmern’s show, Bizarre Foods. Guelaguetza offered a special happy hour prior… Continue reading