Archive | January, 2013

Super Bowl Snacks

27 Jan

Yesterday’s lunch at STAX Wine Bar in Morro Bay included a couple of dishes that made me think about Super Bowl snacks.

The first is a Grilled Portobello Mushroom Crostini with Arugula, homemade Basil Pesto and Parmesan Cheese.20130127-085320.jpg

The other dish was a Caprese salad with Tomato, fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil and Salt/Pepper, served in a Martini glass with Crostini. I like the idea for a first course for a dinner party too, since it would be so easy to make ahead.

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The third idea is actually not from STAX–I saw it on Food52. Check out this link for a Nacho Cheese sauce that has nothing artificial in it. Yum!!!

I think my new fitness plan will have to wait until after the game!

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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Kumquats

19 Jan

Great combination of flavors…Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Kumquats from K & L Bistro in Sebastopol.

I sure wish I could figure out how to get my Kumquat tree to be more productive!

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Perfect Winter Meusli

11 Jan

I love my breakfast this morning and thought I just have to blog about it, right now! I recently discovered Jamie Oliver’s Perfect Winter Meusli. He is one of my favorite Chefs. I think his recipes are very approachable, even for not very experienced cooks. This is a perfect example. This Meusli is full of goodness and is so comforting. Super easy too and kid-friendly!

Check out the video here. Sorry I didn’t include a photo but by the time I thought about writing, my bowl was half gone and no longer photo worthy!

Happy New Year to all and thanks to all my followers from around the world. It was a great year and I hope to write and inspire much more in 2013.

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