Crostini or toasts? No matter what you call them these toasted slices of bread with stuff on top are delightful. Plus, crostini are a great appetizer to make for any occasion. I made a variety of crostini: avocado/bacon, ricotta/red pepper, brie/prosciutto, radish/butter/sea salt, hummus/olive tapenade (my personal favorite) and tomato/mozzarella. What I like most about … [Read more...]
Fried Artichokes – Video
When it comes to artichokes so many people think there's only one or two ways to enjoy these thistles: boiled or stuffed and baked. Well there are many ways to enjoy artichokes. I tried fried artichokes while in Rome. The are simply delicious--the outer leaves become artichoke chips while the heart basks in the flavor of the oil. When I returned I couldn't wait to recreate … [Read more...]
Food Bloggers Los Angeles–Patti Londre
Say hello to Patti Londre, co-founder of Food Bloggers Los Angeles and mistress of Camp Blog Away. Let me know what you think of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z710NuVtzY If you want to read about my Camp BlogAway experience click here. … [Read more...]