There is something about the fragrances associated with Christmas that transports me back to my childhood. The scent of nutmeg and ginger take me to my Grandmother's house for gingerbread cookies. The fragrance of cinnamon and butter makes my mouth ...
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Farmer Market Treasures
Today's classroom was taken to the streets of Santa Monica, CA for the Wednesday Farmers Market. We are on a treasure hunt for the freshest seasonal and locally grown fruits and veggies to prepare in class today. Wait until you see what we cooked ...
M’hanncha – Snake Pastry
Mediterranean cuisine is not the result of a specific culture or ethnic group. It is more the culinary collaboration of a diverse range of people that live in the Mediterranean Sea region. The term Mediterranean means "in the middle of earth" or ...
Melon and Blueberry Parfait
Melon and Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Yogurt is refreshing, light and healthy. Melons and blueberries are a marriage made in heaven. With wedding season upon us, as well as the extremely hot weather we’re experiencing in Southern California, ...
Kickin’ Corn Cob Jelly
Kickin' Corn Cob Jelly is a great way to use leftover corncobs. When I was in 2nd grade, Becky Milburn and I decided that upon reaching proper age, we would hit the trail to Wyoming to become horse ranchers. Fast forward 40-something years - ...