As the weather gets warmer, we start to host more get togethers and outdoor parties. There are several holidays approaching, like Labor Day and Father’s Day, and this all means we like to serve light and filling food that also look pretty. The kind of food that we can pick up and eat while walking…
I spent Mother’s Day at The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar. It’s a hip, sophisticated setting for a cutting-edge fine dining experience, where you don’t have to feel stiff because you’re at an upscale restaurant. The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar is an Orange County original that has expanded to two locations. Both are lovely…
Thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway. We had great number of entries and most had similar comments in regard to meal planning. I can relate to many and I wish I could have awarded everyone a membership. The good news is that Ryan at My Happy Plates has offered everyone who entered, but…
Since Sunday is Mother’s Day, I’ve decided to feature a movie with a title that fits the theme of the weekend – Mother’s Day – for A Fork & A Flick Friday. The movie premiered last week on April 29, 2016 and has not received the greatest reception, but this big-hearted comedy deserves a shout…
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “May 5th” or literally “Five of May,” is a Mexican celebration held on the 5th of May annually. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico’s Independence Day—the most important national holiday in Mexico—which is celebrated on September 16th. In actuality, Cinco de Mayo has…
Parmesan crisps are the answer to my prayers when I have the munchies and I’m trying very hard to be good. These are a wonderful substitute for potato chips and to quench your cravings for salty and crispy. What I like about Parmesan Crisps is that they can fill your bread basket just as well.…
For some reason May Day brings to mind visions of pretty purple pansies. There is just something fresh with old fashioned charm about pansies, just like May Day itself. My pansies are growing wild… by the way! What is May Day The tradition has withered down, but there was a time in America when every…
As its warming up, I’m looking for fun recipes that can be enjoyed now as well as made to cool us off all summer long. Nutella Ice Cream is a complex, chocolatey ice cream with a fabulous consistency and a clean, pure taste. The cultivated nature of the ice cream makes it elegant enough to…