Halloween Bloody Mary Bar

Halloween 2013 BOO!  Our Halloween Bloody Mary Bar is back for another year. Before the goblins start ringing the doorbell this evening, pull out a wide array of condiments from the fridge and pantry.  Let your guests select their favorite Vodka, juice, hot sauce, fresh citrus and pickled vegetables for their own very Bloody Mary…

Classic Comfort Food Is Easy and Original

New Bedford, Massachusetts Comfort in a bowl, this chicken broth-based soup is a surprising combination of kale and sausage.  Our version takes an easy approach to a Portuguese classic and uses some fresh California ingredients.   It is a  starter or can be the whole meal paired with a salad and warm bread.       …

What’s in Your RoadTrip Tool Kit?

New Bedford, Massachusetts Mozambique Sauce is a popular Portuguese dish.  It was developed in Portuguese cuisine when 15th century explorers ventured to countries in Africa.  They learned about the use of “piri piri” or peppers from local tribes in Mozambique, which led to the creation of this unique sauce.   MAPPING THE DAY Even in…

Simple Ingredients Elevated to Epic Flavor

Newport Beach, California Caprese salad at Pizzaria Mozza is extraordinary.  Simple, quality ingredients are taken to their most flavorful state.  Roasted tomatoes and basil pesto luxuriously top burrata mozzarella.       MAPPING THE DAY Several years ago, we attended a chef’s panel discussion with Cat Cora of Iron Chef fame, Marcus Samuelsson who often…