Egg nog French toast has been a Christmas morning tradition in our home since 1996. It is easy and delicious. The aroma when it is baking will make your mouth water! You may even want to make it a holiday tradition in your home… I use store bought egg nog (usually Trader Joe’s) but I have included the recipe to make your own egg nog if you are so inclined. 🙂 Egg Nog French Toast Egg Nog: 6 fresh eggs…
It’s that time of year again. The blood oranges are in season here in California and that means blood orange cosmos! I’ve shared my friend Bart’s recipe before, but it definitely bears repeating for those of you new to my blog or Instagram. Please don’t drink and drive as these will knock you for a loop (or two)! Bart’s Sensational Blood Orange Cosmo Recipe Ingredients: • 2 cups vodka • 1 cup orange liqueur (I use Cointreau) • 1 ½…
Winter in California is when our citrus trees are bursting with fruit. One of my favorites is my small Meyer lemon tree that, despite it’s size, graces me with plenty of lemons for myself, family, and friends! In the past I’ve shared my lemon ricotta lasagne recipe, but this time I’m sharing a recipe for a lemon drop cocktail…something (until recently) I hadn’t had in about 10 years! It was an Instagram friend who gave me the idea and the…
Full disclosure, the correct name is Mary Ann’s fruitcake. I’m attempting to change the bad reputation that the poor Christmas fruitcake has garnered over the years…you know what I’m talking about. That brick-like chunk with the scary colored jelly-like pieces of “fruit” in them. I promise you this is nothing like that! Every year, for as long as I can remember, my mom makes this and even after I moved away, she still sends me one every year. It just…
I have shared this recipe before, but I believe with warmer weather on the way, it should be shared again. It’s that good! I served these to friends this past weekend and the next day one friend wrote: “I know what those cocktails should be called; KILLER! The color is totally appropriate! Just remember, I warned you! I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine. Chef Dean Fearing created this drink which is a best seller at his wife Lynae’s…
Last week I had an outdoor summer gathering with friends. Â Wanting to keep things simple and avoid cooking over a hot stove on a warm evening, I decided to make gazpacho. Â This is not your typical gazpacho. Â I found this Lulu Powers recipe in House Beautiful magazine. Â I wouldn’t be sharing it if it wasn’t crazy good!…
Recently, Coastal Living did a photo shoot of our home.  The stylist wanted to use lemons for one particular shot…a whole lot of lemons.  Luckily, my little Meyer lemon tree had a bumper crop this year!  After the shoot, I gave some away but was still left with a bowlful.  I decided to make Meyer Lemonade.  Meyer lemons are smaller and rounder than regular lemons. They have a smooth thin skin that is deep yellow to orange. But the best part is they are…
As 2016 comes to a close, I would have to say it has had its ups and downs but all in all its been a good year and I am grateful for that. I am looking forward to Christmas with my husband and daughter. Â Then I’m flying back to CT for a few days and then on to Florida to visit with my parents and sisters. I am blessed to have both of my parents healthy and energetic and I…