Here is a great idea for a summer barbeque—Watermelon feta popsicles. Buoyed by the success of my melon chevre popsicles I began to think of what other flavor combos that I simply adore? A crowd-pleasing appetizer is my cubed watermelon with feta and reduced balsamic. Why not try it in a popsicle? I did. Watermelon, feta and reduced balsamic are fantastic frozen…or … [Read more...]
Melon and Chevre Popsicles
Summer has arrived with a vengeance. It’s hot in LA, very hot. Laying on the couch my thoughts drift back to childhood. The sounds of Mr. Softee , Good Humor, Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices bring a smile to my face. My mouth begins to water at the thought of a creamsicle. Ah, the taste of summer. How do I update that taste of summer for my more sophisticated adult palate? Melon … [Read more...]
Bow & Truss–LA Beer Week
Wine pairing? Why of course. Beer pairing? A no-brainer. A beer and dessert pairing? This I had to try…and I am happy to report this pairing menu was good, make that very good, in fact one pairing really wowed. Bow & Truss in North Hollywood invited me and a few other foodies to sample their beer and dessert pairings as part of LA Beer Week. The beer selections on the … [Read more...]
Lychee and Cherry Clafoutis
Lychees, lychees, lychees. If you haven’t tried them now is the time. Lychees have an unusually bumpy/prickly peel that hides their sweet, juicy fruit that surrounds a ruby lacquered pit. I had never seen them before I stumbled across them in A-one grocery store years ago. But once I tasted their sweetness I was sold. So you can imagine my delight when Oakley over at … [Read more...]
Smoked Trout Toasts
Smoked trout is a great resource for all sorts of dishes. Throw it in a salad and the rich smoky flavor adds a new level. But put it on toast and you have one hell of an appetizer. The beginning of my new very favorite appetizer was a picture I saw of Gabrielle Hamilton’s perfectly grilled cheese sandwich on Food52’s site. And the secret of her perfect golden grill? … [Read more...]
