Ok I admit it, I’m not the best planner, but who can be, ALL the time. I can’t anticipate friends inviting me over or stopping by. Who can plan for that? Who can plan for exactly when the avocados you bought would be ripe and will it coincide with the day you want to…
avocado, goat cheese and beet salad
Let’s chat about beets… when I was a kid, I thought beets were always pickled. I think that is the only way I ever saw them served, now I like pickles, but pickled beets were not my thing. Move forward thirty twenty years, a few years and I try cooked beets and love them, I…
How to cut an avocado
Avocado season is upon us in California and there are so many recipes to use them in, I put together a little video to show you how to cut an avocado.
Avocado Salad with Fried Jalapeños and Spicy Avocado Dressing
It’s really heating up… and I don’t just mean the weather. This salad has a great heat going on. Not as much heat as the concrete I was sitting on today, WOW was that hot. I may need to remember to bring a blanket or towel with me and carry it around at all times!…
Avocado Orzo Mac and Cheese
I make mac and cheese all the time and my family just loves it, this week I decided to make it with orzo pasta, it was a well thought out plan, and it certainly wasn’t the only pasta option that made sense….really !?! There is mac and cheese spaghetti isn’t there. Anyway, everyone said they…
Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Guacamole
I’m sure I’ve mentioned a time or two how much I love snacking. I think”snack time” is under rated. My kids have snack time or they call it “break” well I need a break, how about you? For my snack I’d like something sweet and crunchy and filling and well dipping is essential in all…
Avocado and Strawberry Margaritas
May is just about upon us and with Spring in full swing here in Southern California that means lots of get togethers! Cinco de Mayo is at the top of my list for a really fun day to enjoy some delicious food and drinks and enjoy all spring has to offer, like beautiful flowers and…
Tropical Avocado Smoothie
A fruit smoothie like no other. Really there is avocado, pineapple, and coconut in this delicious smoothie. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or to whip up and enjoy anytime. I love pineapple and coconut together, it’s such a wonderful taste. I’ve made Grilled Cake and Pineapple that is a super-fun! A really popular quick and…
