I have arrived! After three flights, (and almost missing a 35 minute connection in Las Vegas that had us running/shuttling to the international terminal) I am safe and sound in Vancouver and loving the clean air, the friendly Canucks, and the oh-so-easy and efficient public transportation that has gotten me everywhere for the past 5 [...]
Tomato soup is one of those things that tastes better to me now than it ever did as a kid. Perhaps its because my palate has become so mature and refined due to my impressive cooking expertise and countless gourmet meals that I prepare each night…NOT! Haha…if you know me at all, you know I [...]
Yes, I realize it’s been 3 months since my last post. But it’s 2010 and we’re all allowed a new start, right? I don’t know yet if I’ll resolve to post more often in the new year, but I can promise some fun recipes, TV appearances, another trip to the Olympics, and some wedding-related posts.
Yup, [...]
I have become a little bit obsessed with whoopie pies. Actually, that’s a gross understatement. I am completely, past the point of no return, beyond help, OBSESSED with these things. Never heard of one? Read about them here. Never had one? Make them with my winning recipe!
They are crazy good–moist, sweet, and somewhat reminiscent of [...]
I finally saw Julie & Julia a couple weekends ago and walked out of the theatre longing for a slice of chocolate cake. The almond chocolate cake showcased in the movie is Julia Child’s Reine de Saba, but it immediately made me think of her Boca Negra, which I’ve been dying to make at home.
It [...]
Feta Stuffed Basil Burgers & Burger Tips
We’ve been enjoying our Indian summer as much as possible and nothing caps off an evening like a hamburger off the grill. Gourmet burgers are gaining in popularity with cookbooks and restaurants devoted solely to the classic American sandwich, which is so versatile and easy to dress up with [...]
Last fall, I went to New York for the first time. EVER. Shocking, I know. When I entered the food world three years ago, I set a personal goal for myself: the first time I set foot in New York City, it would be for the Food Network. And ta dah! I reached that goal [...]
Three years ago, Michael and I made batch after batch of pesto after we pilfered several grocery bags full of fresh basil from his sister’s garden. We made several varieties, using different herbs, nuts, and cheeses, and froze 1/2 cup portions flattened out in plastic baggies.
All year long, we’d thaw out a bag to drizzle [...]
Summer has made it incredibly easy for me to come up with my LEX18 recipes…all I have to do is look to the garden for inspiration! Our tomatoes and basil are thriving and I’ve so enjoyed coming up with ways to eat them.
This salad is a colorful spin on the popular caprese salad, but adds [...]
I have a special place in my heart for fried green tomatoes, as they always evoke memories of my sister and me watching the movie, reading the book, and walking to our local grocer, Alpha Beta, in an effort to replicate the recipe in the back of the book.
Being California girls, we had no clue [...]
