Review of 2015 Culinary Trends

To wrap this year, Sterling Rice Group talked about the 2015 Culinary Trends they expected for this past year and I just wanted to share with you, how I measured up. After 4 years of Tofurkey on Thansgiving, practicing Vegan Meals on Meatless Monday and eating with my Vegan daughter and soon to be son-in-law, I … Read more

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Gratitude for the Holidays

I want to talk to you about Gratitude for the Holidays…. but I want to also share the process of how I get there. I think to myself: Another year done…. good that we distract ourselves with all this merriment, or we might notice how much faster years are going by. Rapid Passing. Not as … Read more

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A concept: The Herbivorous Butcher

Yes. It’s a concept and it’s a reality: The Herbivorous Butcher. You get what that is right? NO CHEF! Well, you know the butcher means meat. And that plant life is Herbivorous. When you put the two together, you’ve got a Vegan Butcher! REALLY CHEF? Really! In some areas, Vegan is going mainstream! This is sooo cool, … Read more

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Warning Signs from the Universe

What is love? It’s a vibration. It’s a feeling. A warm heart based feeling. Yes? YES CHEF! And do we think it’s an ingredient, a necessary ingredient in the cooking process? I say yes! Vibrations. That’s being talked about quite a bit these days. Vibrations and intentions. Both are equally a way to know if … Read more

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Snackables to stay healthier with

Snackables to stay healthier with? Sounds like a contradiction of terms, right? Well, this isn’t the first time I’ve tried combinations. But this time, I think I’ve hit on a really good one that you may want to try. It’s a combination of sugar and no sugar … and the good word is? It’s all … Read more

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Out of Business: Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla

Tonight’s delight? Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla. You remember me talking about Harry’s Bar & Grill in Century City and Rome? This was one in their chain that now has been released to a fabulous restauranteur Garo Minassian. I remember Garo from the days of Scalini’s, when my kids were 5 and 7. They’re … Read more

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