Bernkastle-Kues, Germany The first hint of fall sparks the desire to cook potages, oven-roasted dishes and heartier fare. It happened today, the hot weather broke and gave way to gray skies and cooler air. It is time for some German food. MAPPING THE DAY World travel has many gifts: a view, a feeling,…
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Grown Up Mac & Cheese Inspired by Quality Ingredients
Seattle, Washington Mac & Cheese is all grown up with this recipe. Quality ingredients like the nutty, cow’s milk cheese from Beecher’s in Seattle and fire-roasted Hatch Chiles inspire a unique combination. The cheese melts perfectly into a creamy béchamel, then luxuriously coats each morsel of penne. It is then spiked with roasted chiles, peppers…
Unexpected Treasures Found On A RoadTrip
Holbrook, Arizona The best green chili burrito we have ever had was at a drive-through called Aliberto’s in Holbrook, Arizona. Unexpected, yes. Maybe that adds to the memories in our mind of the perfect burrito: meat, green chili and flour tortilla. It was an unexpected treasure we found on our RoadTrip. MAPPING THE…
Fire Up with Hatch Chile
Hatch, New Mexico Hatch chiles are the star of many dishes in the cuisine of New Mexico. Green chile pork and chicken are so versatile, the robust recipes may be incorporated in stews, burritos, layer dips, enchiladas, breakfast dishes and much more. There will be more to come in our Hatch Chile recipe voyage, but…
What’s the Salmon Capital of the World?
Ketchikan, Alaska Superior salmon comes from Ketchikan, Alaska. And local canners gladly ship their product for use in salads, soups and entrees. Here’s our version of White Bean and Salmon Soup. If you don’t like salmon, substitute cooked chicken or beef. MAPPING THE DAY There are no roads that lead the Ketchikan. The only…
Meet Me for A Salad Like the Brown Derby Cobb
Hollywood, California A dramatic deconstructed salad, the famous Cobb has been a staple on our dinner table since we first tried it at the legendary Brown Derby restaurant. Each bite can be a new pairing of ingredients on your fork: creamy avocado, sharp blue cheese, juicy tomato, savory chicken, salty bacon, hard-cooked egg and crisp…
Balboa Island: Sunny California Lifestyle and Balboa Bars
Balboa Island, California Summer visitors are drawn to Balboa Island for its sunny California lifestyle. They are also lured by a famous confection called the Balboa Bar: a block of creamy vanilla ice cream, dipped into melted chocolate and coated with toppings like toasted almonds, oreo cookie crumbles or butter brittle. Our version scales the…
Tonight’s Menu: Pizza and Black Kale Salad
Tonight’s Menu is featured in our new Ebook on pages 15 and 24. Click here to download and enjoy tonight! The recipes are easy and full of Mediterranean Flavors.
Capri’s Parigina Pizza
Capri, Italy MAPPING THE DAY The ferryboat ride from Sorrento, Italy was in rough seas stirred by gusty winds. Apprehensive, we remained brave as we made our way to the small island of Capri. Once at the port, we left the ferry and climbed into the Funicolare that took us to the top of a…
Mediterranean Flavors in Your Diet: $4.99 Ebook
Mission Viejo, CA The Mediterranean diet is touted all over the news for its heart-healthy benefits. Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients are staples in our kitchen. Olive oil often supersedes butter and other oils in our cooking. Lemons, garlic and tomatoes are always on the kitchen counter. Beans, quinoa and couscous as well as combinations of…