If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
Quinoa Flakes (pronounced Keen-wha Flakes not quin o a) is a great replacement for oatmeal because it’s a whole protein. The part that draws me to it is: it’s Gluten Free! You know, when you start paying attention to how you feel after eating gluten, (sluggish, tired, stuffed up, etc.) you may say: HEY CHEF … Read more
What to do Saturday night….. aaahh…. let’s see…. how about starting our evening at a Korean Market? Doesn’t come up? lol Well, you might be surprised at how exciting, how stimulating, how different that experience is. Almost like going overseas because you’re one of the only white people in that market. lol I guess the … Read more
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
I have always lived the motto ‘Make your House a Home’. No matter where in the world I traveled, what ‘efficiency’ (apartment with a kitchen) I was staying in, I always turned it into warm and cozy ~ (even when the ceilings were 24 feet high). I always made it a ‘home’. Which brings me … Read more
Here’s where I don’t agree with Dr. Oz…. You want to make sure each meal contains foods from each of the three vital categories: protein, fiber and healthy fats. Ok. I get that. But really… what are you recommending? (Look at how he’s leaning forward looking not so happy now)! lol Protein Cheese Chicken Eggs Fish … Read more
I tell you to ‘read your labels’… But here’s a question for ya: What do the labels mean? Need Help with reading your labels? As CEO & Founder of several nationwide brands, I enjoy the benefits of regular newsletters from the National Association of Specialty Foods. Most years, I walk the Fancy Food Show in San … Read more
As a Chef, I often time tell you about events and festivals. But one of the things I have ‘missed’ is the Free Music at the Library! Probably because I didn’t know there was free music at the library…. but on a beautiful Saturday afternoon I got invited out….. and in retrospect, it was a … 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
Here’s a neat invitation to attend Exceptional Entrepreneurs on Carmel Mountain Road next Friday. Exceptional Entrepreneurs is a small group of people in business and the goal, (unlike other networking groups), is to get to know and trust each other in order to become each others ‘marketing arms’. So, you’re not going to sell me your product…. … Read more