  The other day I stumbled upon fresh bergamot. I am a sucker for these gems, mainly because their scent is intoxicating! They really are not like any other citrus; tangy, and tart, with warm hits of spice. As soon as you slice one open, the aroma wraps around you, like an old friend. I...  We are sitting out here in sunny California, trying to get into the holiday spirit. It hard when the skies are blue, and temperatures are in the 70′s. I know I shouldn’t be complaining. This time of the year, I want to see flakes of snow outside my office window, and a big cup of... 6 comments  I am not sure about you, but the holidays seem to leave me in a whirlwind. They always sneak up on me, and just run right through our household. I never feel like we have enough time to really enjoy them. And every year, on January 1, I say the same thing, “this year will... 3 comments  WOW! Thanksgiving is lurking around the corner, and I am not even close to being ready. In fact, this morning as I was laying in bed, thinking about the next month, I pondered on where did the time go?! I know! I know! For the past 4 years you have listened to me bitch... 10 comments  When I see the first pumpkin at the market, I know fall is just a twinkle away. Short days and crisp nights are just around the corner, which is also a sign to start making comfort food. Food to nourish our souls, and keep us warm during the long winter months. Most people think of... 12 comments  This weeks’ meat heavy recipe over at The Back Burner, had to have chocolate involved. Now before you click off, hear me out. I made a mole sauce, that will have you begging for “mole”. It is rich, dense, and full of smokey and sultry bittersweet chocolate, and spicy chilies. Then throw in the caramelized... 5 comments  Hello Old Friend! You may have noticed that we have been in and out for the past couple months. We have been going through some pretty big changes the past couple months. Changes filled with mixed emotions; bittersweet, and new growth. We have always said, change is good. It is good to shake things... 16 comments  I was so excited when I finally saw pears in our market a couple weeks ago. Visions of them sitting on our counter raced through my mind, as the possibilities are endless. I love pears simply by themselves, baked, and in savory salads. One of my favorite recipes is this seasonal Fall salad, made... 4 comments |
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