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We’re Back With Cook the Books Fridays and Dorie Greenspan’s New Book!

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.  You see, I was suddenly offered an opportunity to retire early from my day job.  As you can imagine, … Read More

Method of Procedure: Seared Halibut in Saffron Broth

You know what makes a great cook?  Know-how.  Sure, we all improve with experience, but an understanding of the basics creates a foundation to build from.  So, … Read More

Tomato Vinaigrette

We have a steady crop of Sungold tomatoes right now.  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!  Their season is far too short in Southern California so I try to make the most of them every year.  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!  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.  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?  Well, I was thrilled to … Read More

Giant Chocolate Cake with Cowboy Coffee Frosting

Do you remember the movie, "Giant?"  It was James Dean's last full-length feature film.  Set in Texas, it was an epic … Read More

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