a celebration of food.
The long, holiday weekend was a perfect opportunity to take Uncle James out for a way, way, way overdue birthday dinner. So, later Saturday afternoon we picked up James and headed over to Mastro’s in Beverly Hills, a first for him. I tried to get Violet to pose for a pic with the boys but Continue reading
It’s been a few years since I first heard about the 626 Night Market and wanted to attend. There’s always one reason or another why I don’t attend – usually it’s jus too hot. Well, tonight I was finally able to check this off my bucket list. It was a perfect night – not too Continue reading
Most of my friends know what a foodie I am. Most of my friends know that my husband is not. A lot of people ask me how I make our relationship work when something that is a part of our every day life (f00d) is SO opposite. The answer – f00dclub! The idea started when Continue reading
On Thursday I saw a video on Buzzfeed Blue for Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Chicken. Of course I immediately shared it on Facebook with the Hubster with the caption “Brian – We need to make this! This weekend!” To which hey replied, “Okay!” Brian is a huge bacon lover so I wasn’t surprised by his response but Continue reading
Nothing says summer like homemade peach iced tea. I made a batch today with green tea, Paradise Tropical Tea and a pureed fresh peach in a Lipton Ice Tea Brewer. Fill the ice tea brewer with water, as per the instructions Add ice to the fill line on the pitcher Put two green tea bags in Continue reading
Grandma has read about love for food truck chasing. Now that’s she’s visiting California, we had to have her join in on the fun. It’s a fun way to get out, enjoy the So Cal weather, eat awesome food, and support local small businesses. Here are some highlights from the San Gabriel Valley Food Truck Continue reading
I love me some food. And, food trucks. And, the race track. So, put them all together and I am there! We thought it would be fun to explore since Brian and Ethan had never been to the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia plus we’d get enjoy some great food and make a day Continue reading
That time I met Alton Brown at the OC Fair. Did I mention that he’s my idol? My cooking idol? I got to watch him cook on stage. Then, I waited in line and had him sign my AB shirt and cookbook. HEAVEN!
I met AB again! Alton Brown is my food network cooking hero. I originally met him back in April 2010 and today I did it all again. I went back to the OC Fair and watched him cook again and got him to sign book #2.