Archive for September 2008
What I Cooked Today… BBQ Ribs
A classic at my house: 1 slab of baby back ribs½ cup of a good spice rub1 bottle bbq sauce (I love KC Masterpiece original) In a large pot boil…
Read MoreKids Are Our Future
Kids Are Our Future I have begun my quest in teaching children how to eat healthier and live healthier lives. This is extremely important in light of the growing obesity…
Read MoreIngredient of the Day: White Eggplant
It is always fun to see what you can grow in other parts of the world. While I was in Michigan I was exploring new territory and new produce. One…
Read MoreFood Styling
Hot Dog Stand I did food styling for with Chris Brown. One of the perks of living in Los Angeles is being able to work on movie sets doing a…
Read MoreAsk Mary: Corn on the Cob
Dear Mary, I really love this time of year. One of my favorite things is eating corn on the cob. But I hate dealing with hot scalding water – it’s…
Read MoreBill’s Farm
Sneezing and sniffling, camera thrown over my shoulder, a cup of coffee in my hand – I am a city girl on an exploration. It’s seven-thirty in the morning. I’m…
Read MoreIngredient of the Day: Honey Rocks!
This ingredient is great to eat at breakfast, delicious as a garnish, and a perfect addition to any fruit salad. And no – it isn’t honey from the bee –…
Read MoreTime to Plan…
When they learn that I’m a chef, there’s one question people always ask, “What should I make tonight for dinner?” There’s a way to avoid the stress of “oh, no,…
Read MoreNew Seasonal Party Menu!
February Menu Appetizers- Chicken Quesadillas with avocado cream sauce Crostini with a white bean and roasted garlic puree Baked Brie with caramelized onions and french bread Salads Grilled asparagus with…
Read MoreAsk Mary: Scallop Cooking
Dear Mary,How do I cook scallops properly? I love to eat them in restaurants, but whenever I try to make them at home, they come out as chewy as a…
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