Santa Rosa Plateau vernal pools
Sunday was the perfect day in Southern California for hiking. My family and I are lucky to live near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. It is located near city of Murrieta at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountains in southwest Riverside County. The [...]
Once Thanksgiving is gone we all catch pretty fast the Christmas spirit: days are shorter, cooler, streets are already decorated, Santa is hanging around, kids are more and more excited. And for most people baking is one of their favorite hobby during the holidays. There is no one single party where you go [...]
Madeleine is my father’s favorite cookies. Tomorrow, November 1st is his birthday and it is always difficult for me to be away from my family’s birthdays. I am thinking of him, and I wanted to dedicate this simple so delicious recipe to him! Joyeux Anniversaire papa! While I was in France this summer I [...]
I have been in “Homemade” mood lately. I am making our own baguettes, sandwich bread, pastas and even Ricotta from scratch! I want my family to eat healthy and it feel good to make and create thing homemade from scratch.
I had left two very ripped bananas and if when know me, [...]
As I am typing this 2011 new post, I need to explain why I have been out of the [...]
Sometimes you have only 1/2 hour to make diner for a starving family and your fridge is almost empty, with just basic items such as eggs, milk, some cheese, and leftover penne pastas. Last week, it happened to me.
When I was younger my mother used to watch a Cooking Show ” La Cuisine de Michel Oliver” and somedays [...]
Loving everything Italian, I could not let pass the opportunity to buy some farro grains ( Brand: Roland) from Italy at my local Baron’s Market. The grain is absolutely delightful and of the highest quality.
Farro (pronounced FAHR-oh) is not wheat, but a plant and grain all its own. A farro [...]
A friend told me once that Southern California reminds her Morocco ( North Africa), same climate, same decor, like in Marroco we have fresh dates, olive oil, wine, avocado, almonds….really similar. I like to think I am living in Morocco.
Again savors, smells , scents can transport your senses far away. This is [...]
Chocolate cake made with Belgium Chocolate
I am a Real Chocolate lover, or Chocolate addicted. I can’t live without it. I like dark chocolate. Strong dark chocolate in any form: Hot Chocolate, Chocolate bars, Chocolate mousse, Fine Chocolates…. For years I have been looking for the perfect [...]
When I came out with the idea of a Christmas Culinary Mini-Camp ( 3 mornings 1.5 hours each class) in partnership with The City Of Murrieta ( Community and Recreation Services), we had no idea how it will go and if this Culinary mini-camp will be possible. It was a [...]