Sleeping Pedro is an elusive little creature. Manufactured by Homco in the 1980s, he can only be found “in the wild” at estate sales, antique malls or online. It sounds crazy, like most things collectors do, but Pedro is often favored by Fiesta Dinnerware collectors. Karen and I are avid collectors of both vintage and…
Category: USA: California – SoCal
Ports of Call
Pre-Cruise Research in California Ireland, Iceland and Scotland are our next cruise ship ports of call. We are diligently plotting our days for sightseeing, cultural immersion and delighting in local cuisine. The weeks ahead of a trip are always filled with joyful anticipation. So in the spirit of pre-cruise research, we jumped at the chance…
Fiesta Dinnerware: Colorful, Communicative, Casual
Mission Viejo, California Sixteen full sets of dinnerware fill the cabinets throughout the house. Each set brings great joy and carries its own message. Some say special occasion. Others say certain holidays. Still others say specific seasons of the year. And others are a white canvas for the food to pop on its own. Then…
Football Party Food
Denver Broncos or Carolina Panthers? Need party food for the big game this Sunday? Here are some tried and true Football Party Menu recipes ala RoadTripFlavors. There are many more recipes in the RoadTripFlavors Recipe Index tab. Go ahead a browse for yourself!
Seabreezes
Dana Point Harbor, California Nestled in the safe harbor at Dana Point, a seabreeze lifestyle is undeniable relaxation throughout the year. This past weekend, we strolled past the more than 1,000 yachts tucked into ubiquitous slips along the harbor walkway. We saw boat owners enjoying the warm winter weather with outdoor cocktail parties and Frank Sinatra tunes. Visitors…
RoadTrip Down Memory Lane
Fullerton, California This RoadTrip down memory lane celebrates American innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit after World War II. K.O.’s dad, Karl Olmsted, is an example of self-made business success. In honor of him, we created a giant ribeye steak recipe commensurate with his life achievements. The Guitar Steak recipe is linked below, but enjoy the story about…
California Hanukkah
Mission Viejo, California In the RoadTripFlavors kitchen, we are always experimenting with our own versions of traditional recipes. We enjoyed potato latkes with applesauce at a Hanukkah celebration. They were delicious and passed the test of perfection when everyone went back for more and more. For our California Latkas (see recipe below), traditional potato latkes are…
Red, White & Blue Party Menu
Happy 4th of July Summer is officially here and we are celebrating the 4th of July with a star-spangled menu. It is all red, white & blue, so it’s a feast for your eyes and your palettes. Add a bucket of ice cold beer and you are ready to celebrate the holiday in RoadTripFlavors style! …
Staycation, Eeekkkk!
Southern California Our “staycation” day trips in Southern California this summer have sparked our creativity for cooking at home. Chefs here do a great job sourcing fresh, in-season ingredients for daily specials. A vine-ripened, seedless watermelon was on sale at the grocery store, so we decided to try an unusual pairing: Watermelon, Tomato & Cream Cheese Salad with Balsamic Reduction….
Vine-Ripened Tomatoes Stack Up for an Easy Summer Salad
So Cal, California – The Tomato Patch Tomato season is here and they are robust, juicy and sweet. Pick the best vine-ripened crop you can find, preferably at your local Farmer’s Market, and build a tasty stack of summer flavor. The recipe below has a Southwestern kick. Experiment with other ingredients to compliment any meal, especially outdoor grilling…