If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
Hey! I’m a New Yorker! But I’m not Brooklyn. I’m not the Bronx. I’m not Queens. I’m not even Westchester! I’m Long Island…. and you can count on an upbringing that knows good food! And so does Victoria, the Brooklyn Girl for whom this restaurant is named! I thought I remembered her from what San … Read more
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Allergen Free? Many MANY moons ago, I remember Romano’s Macaroni Grill Grand Opening in Las Vegas on West Sahara. These were platters, (not plates) of food, mountains of food served to each person, in typical over the top abundance of Vegas style. Fast forward two, maybe three decades….. I find myself sitting … Read more
Deborah Scott is an incredible Chef. And the Cohn Group is a brilliant group. You may remember them from the Corvette Diner, Indigo Grill in Little Italy, or maybe you like The Prado? Well, their latest trick is Vintana, 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido. I can only assume that’s a play on words. I’ve seen other … Read more
I just finished watching Gordon Ramsay’s Xmas Cookalong (that’s Gordon Ramsay, Hell’s Kitchen Gordon Ramsay, fabulous Claridges in London Ramsay, Boxwood Cafe Ramsay, etc,). I have a couple of things to say about our man ‘Ramsay’ and then I will move on to critiquing the show and will give you the top three hints from … Read more
This past week I was in Los Angeles for a very important Conference, so I sent a crew up to central coast wine country for the Slowine Rockin’ Harvest Celebration – Johanna from Got a Gig Page (she videos bands mostly for her website) and the lovely Meredith (a sous chef of mine and close personal … Read more
Once a week, or every other week we enjoy a Table of 4, 6 and 8 at a great restaurant. And that is just what we did last Saturday night. Table of 8, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad Restaurant Review coming up! Now I must say, unless you eat at the bar, you are getting … Read more
Apeel is a new ‘invisible spray on coating’. According to Cornacopia.org is “an extra ‘peel’ of protection made by adding another layer of what naturally exists on the fruits and veggies already.” Organipeel, an Apeel product that’s meant for organic food, is registered with the EPA as a pesticide (a fungicide, specifically). They are … Read more
Our topic today is Barley Mushroom Soup. While we are still in our 60’s at night… before the 70’s hits us next week I thought I would cook up a pot of soup. And since I have more Restaurant Reviews in the back log of blogging, I thought I would take a break and let … Read more
Did you visit with me at the “Got Green” Cooking Class at The San Diego Botanic Gardens Saturday? Well, if ya did, you have arrived at my blog, as promised. If you didn’t, you don’t have to miss it. Here’s some of what we talked about and a good recipe for Gluten Free Vegan Lasagna. … Read more
I was on a website when someone asked me: How do I travel as someone who is vegan? Here’s my answer …….. with this blog called: Vegans Eating Out. I do several things: I bring a cooler with me in the car I bring snacks in my purse or bag I remember that vegetables are … Read more