Just a Manhattan with Cardamom bitters. I mixed this beauty for one of my two stepmoms using Crown Royal, Sweet Vermouth, and Cardamom Bitters. The Cardamom bitters provide an extra burst of Autumn flavor to an already warm and cozy […]
With diagnosed OCD, art therapy provides a comforting outlet for the mental mosaic that is my brain.
I have several pieces waiting for grouting. Check out the Mosaic Works in Progress for more.
In case you missed it, here is my June 2018 Drink of the Week story for OC Weekly featuring the Fashion Island Wahoo’s Mai Tai: Known for its tasty fish tacos and salsa you can eat with a spoon, Wahoo’s […]
Reaching a certain age is never easy. Now that I am pushing 50, a myriad of health problems have weaseled their way into my pre-menopausal life and have turned it upside down. My kitchen counter looks like a pharmacy. My […]
Originally published in OC Weekly on August 10, 2018, here is a re-post of my food story about the innovative and successful Gallegos Family: Taco Asylum is all about taking your palate for a twirl and escaping the ordinary (as […]
A couple of weeks ago, I received my first delivery from Amazon Fresh — loads of fresh vegetables, proteins, fruit, and staples. It was all I expected with a smidgen of the unexpected thrown in…
New City, New Website. From Maui to Orange County. Mill House Maui at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu serves up fantastic farm-fresh fare and nicely balanced and delicious craft cocktails. We popped by for lunch before we moved to […]