Since spring is a wakeup call for me to reevaluate my physical fitness and yes the ugly D diet word comes into play I want to cook some lighter dishes. So far I have lost 17 pounds but still have quite a ways to go. I simply want my clothes to fit better and feel lighter on my … [Read more...] about Salvadorian Chicken Patties and Tomatillo Salsa
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Pasta With Mushrooms and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
The Desert Southwest, more specifically Palm Desert area in the Coachella Valley was shimmering with heat this past weekend. The floral perfumed air was dry and still, nature’s blast furnace had fired up about one and one half months ahead of schedule. … [Read more...] about Pasta With Mushrooms and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Marmalade
It is citrus season in the desert of Southern California. The fragrance of citrus flowers wafts through the dry desert air and intense sunshine provides … [Read more...] about Marmalade
Tortilla Soup
It is Sunday night. After a busy fun filled weekend, including … [Read more...] about Tortilla Soup
Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
The other day at my local Whole Foods market they had these huge ugly yet somehow intriguing Japanese sweet potatoes. With the flavors of Thanksgiving still fresh in my memory I made this easy little side dish. It went over very well with the tasting panel (my husband and my … [Read more...] about Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
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