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Guacamole by Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza

Friday, February 1st, 2013

We were fortunate to have Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza from Barrio Cafe & Barrio Queen.  She was in studio celebrating the inaugural Ripe awards at the Phoenix Art Museum.   She was one of five chefs being awarded.  She does deserve it!  Here is a recipe that gets her raves and will get you raves from your kitchen. The pomegranate puts it over the top. Here is the recipe.. Read More→

Scallion Pancakes – Pajeon

Monday, January 7th, 2013

Daniel Gray www.ongofood.com taught us how to make these delicious Green Onion or Scallion Pancakes. So easy and delicious.  I added bean sprouts and you can change it up.  It is a winner. 


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Jasmine Tokyo Asian Buffet

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

  We had a great meal at Jasmine Tokyo Asian Buffet in Scottsdale.

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Corn – no husk style

Friday, July 13th, 2012

Great tip from Kathy from Rio Verde – Don’t husk your corn- put it in the microwave and then when it is done, it will come off like a breeze.  She just puts the corn in untouched microwaves for the allotted time then takes it out carefully, it is HOT~  Cuts of the ends and peels back the husk.  You can even use the husk as a handle to eat your corn when you pull it back and tie it with a piece of husk.  It’s pretty & fun. For microwave times click here… Read More→

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660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Chef Raghaven Iyer (click on the photo for his website)

We are so fortunate to have Raghavan Iyer
660 Curries: Best of 2008…NY Times, National Public Radio, Boston Globe, Food and Wine, Barnes and Noble
Winner World Gourmand Awards: Best Asian Cookbook-USA
2005 James Beard Journalism Award Finalist: EatingWell Magazine article – Southern Indian with Ease
2004 IACP (Julia Child Award) Award of Excellence – Cooking teacher of the Year
2003 James Beard Award Finalist: Best International Cookbook – The Turmeric Trail 

He has come out with a great line of spices to make life easier for you at www.tumerictrail.com and an app for your iPhone or iPad. 

Vinaigrettes- easier to make than spell

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

I don’t know why we all feel so intimidated by salad dressings.  I was, but years ago I was at my sisters and her husband had just made a simple vinaigrette and I was blown away the flavor was so fresh It made the salad sing.  I wanted to lick the bowl.  That was the turning point for me.  I like mine a bit more acidic than others, but that is the beauty you can make it the way you like it.  Here are a great collection of websites that can help you make the perfect salad dressings.  Creamy or Vinaigrette’s have fun playing.  Don’t be afraid to add more than one vinegar or oil. Go Wild.  Start with some good ingredients.  This article written by Karen Fernau from the Arizona Republic might help. Homemade Salad Dressing Ingredients.  This article explains the process for MAKING HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSINGS.  If you like a creamy dressing this article will help you out. CREAMY DRESSINGS.  I think the AZ Republic did us a great favor with these articles.  It will let your creativity soar and save you money. YUM!

Pasta Making in Bologna with Rita

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

Here’s some videos from my trip to Italy. I took some video clips on my IPhone, and Julie pieced them together afterward. Our chef Rita taught us how to make pasta by hand and how to make a ragu! These videos show the ragu, but we later made some tortellini with a ricotta filling. ENJOY! 

 

Yonanas.com Give away

Friday, May 18th, 2012


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The folks at Yonanas.com have been so nice to give away one machine to one lucky listener.  Call in to win.

Escape to Singh Farms- I now love Saturday Mornings

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

I have a dear friend who has been inviting me to go with her to Singh Farms , at the loop 101 and Thomas on the North West Corner on the East side of the highway, on a Saturday morning.  This has gone on for a few years and I have not done it.  This week I finally went and I had no idea what I was missing. Read More→

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Friday, May 11th, 2012

I love these and are great to make for company and of course Mother’s Day.  This video shows you how to make them. Just click on the photo. Here are some other ideas. Read More→