See that egg? It’s not hard boiled. But it’s perfect like that…. Wanna learn how to poach eggs right? Well, I’m sure we’ve all had our moments of the white separating in the water… the whites going stringy on us, right? RIGHT CHEF! And really, I know I’ve tried to perfect oval and even round … Read more
Some holidays hit the heart. This is one of them, for me. I have a daughter that usually writes me a card or a poem, telling me how much impact I have on her life and how grateful she is to have a mom like me. My son tells me all the time the same … Read more
There are only some people that experience stomach bloating. I never even thought about it, until I noticed it on someone close to me. Being the blogger that I am, I immediately went on google to figure it out. At the same time? Dr. Oz did a program. So here’s a compilation of information, my … Read more
So, my sweet pea…. how many hours did you wait in line to get that certified stamp on your taxes? Yes. We’re talking about Tax Day lunacy today! I waited an hour and a half. But not for my taxes, but the franchise tax board that needed to be filed today. The line went all the way … Read more
Have you even heard of Carmela Cucina Italiana? NO CHEF! Of course not! It’s one of those comfy cozy local places that yes! Only the locals know about. And most places of this caliber you might call ‘a hole in the wall’. But that’s not what this is. It’s warm, it’s cozy but it seats a … Read more
Happy St. Patricks Day! Did you ‘git some’ on the weekend? I’m talkin’ about St. Patrick’s Day fun here…. lol Today we’re reviewing Shakespeare Pub & Grille for St. Patrick’s Day and Seasons 52 just because, restaurants that have been reviewed on this blog before, but checked again for consistency sake! Saturday we had the big … Read more
We all know about plastic, right? It’s not a good idea for a variety of reasons. But have you ever considered this? Just like teflon when heated or scratched? Particles creep into your food. Do you use plastic to store leftovers? YES CHEF! And they’ve told you that it’s ‘safe’ to wash them in the … Read more
I have been to many food shows… New foods, new products… healthy not healthy, (as in The Fancy Food Show in San Francisco). But yesterdays’ keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Weil at The Natural Food Show in Anaheim California still sits with me as I scramble to remember everything he said. As I sat in my seat, … Read more
I just love to bring you the latest chatter on the web and tv. I’m like a nutrition gossip! But I do my homework, so gossip is the place I start. Especially when it seems to be a ‘find’ or makes sense! Or better yet? Any time I hear something that explains something I really … Read more
We’ve all heard about the benefits of Green Tea. Antioxidants. Are you drinking 3-6 cups a day? That’s what is being recommended… Green Tea has the same problems we have with all our food today: it’s not the same as it was in our grandma’s time. ORGANIC HELPS! Yes. Organic helps. But not in cases … Read more
