Hello, Doristas! Did you miss us? We sure missed you! It's been a long time and a total life transition for us. We've both retired - and we moved from SoCal to East Tennessee - from a brand new beach house to a house built in 1855 in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains! So, we're ready to jump back into blogging … Read More
Taking a Break!
Hello, Everyone! I'm sorry we've been off-line lately. Â You see, I was suddenly offered an opportunity to retire early from my day job. Â As you can imagine, … Read More
Method of Procedure: Seared Halibut in Saffron Broth
You know what makes a great cook? Â Know-how. Â Sure, we all improve with experience, but an understanding of the basics creates a foundation to build from. Â So, … Read More
Tomato Vinaigrette
We have a steady crop of Sungold tomatoes right now. Â In looking for delicious salad ideas, I came across this great recipe for Tomato Vinaigrette which also … Read More
Spiced Peach Muffins
I love peaches! Â Their season is far too short in Southern California so I try to make the most of them every year. Â David Lebovitz's Peach Ice Cream is one of … Read More
Langostino Risotto
Langostino may be seen as poor man's lobster, but that's okay with me! Â It's delicious and easy to prepare (as long as … Read More
New Orleans Stuffed Artichokes
Artichokes are an absolute favorite vegetable in our house. Â Do you ever wonder who first decided to try to eat this … Read More
Vom Fass Whisky ~ For Medicinal Purposes
Remember when I was invited to write a feature on the new Vom Fass store in downtown Ventura? Â Well, I was thrilled to … Read More
Giant Chocolate Cake with Cowboy Coffee Frosting
Do you remember the movie, "Giant?" Â It was James Dean's last full-length feature film. Â Set in Texas, it was an epic … Read More