Summer Farm Stand Salsa

Here is a really easy, delicious and crowd-pleasing dish.  It’s colorful and terrific for any type of bash.  One of the tricks is to use choice ingredients, ideally from a farm stand.  Especially fresh corn, heirloom tomatoes, limes and ripe hass avocados. As for the jalapenos, be sure to use gloves while handling.  If ya’ choose […]

Nieuport 17 Restaurant for Brunch

Nieuport 17 is in Lafayette Plaza at Newport Avenue and Irvine Boulevard in Tustin, cheap California.  We love love love this restaurant.  It is owned by former naval aviator Bill Bettis.   The restaurant has always been a lifelong dream of his.  It began after Bill’s college days at USC and his flying career.  His restaurant is set […]

Roasted Vegetable Penne with Feta and Goat Cheese; 4th of July Potluck Recipe

This year, Roasted Vegetable Penne with Feta and Goat Cheese {along with roasted butternut squash and walnuts} could be your crowd pleaser.  The lovely ladies from The Perfect Pair Shower have asked for the recipe, so here is it. Last 4th of July, Asparagus ~ Pancetta Lasagna as well as the Ultimate Chocolate Cake were […]