SPARKS BRIEF: New Skin In The Game
Simi Valley, CA – In Hollywood, beauty is not skin deep. It’s lays on the surface where it’s been pulled, tucked, plucked, plumped and botoxed. Adoring fans don’t look at a star and say she […]
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Amchoor Chutney
Indian Appetizer AMCHOOR CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS ½ cup jaggery* or dark brown sugar ¼ cup amchoor powder** or tamarind powder or citric acid powder ¼ chili powder ¼ teaspoon ginger powder ¾ teaspoon […]
Persimmon Pomegranate Arugula Salad
American Appetizer PERSIMMON POMEGRANATE ARUGULA SALAD INGREDIENTS 4 Fuyu persimmons 3 cups arugula 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup pomegranate seeds* 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice. […]
Wine & Waffles
We all love going here. Especially, waffle-loving oenologists. Expert sommeliers are on hand to pair wines with your waffles’ toppings. “You’ll never forget your first wine and waffle.” – Gourmet Diners Gourmet Diners, November Issue – […]
Happy Thanksgiving
I wish Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I wish Happy Thanksgiving to those who might end up at odds with some of the family. I have been there. I wish Happy Thanksgiving to those who cannot […]
Navajo Tacos
Navajo Entree NAVAJO TACOS INGREDIENTS 1 small onion 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 8 Navajo fry breads (See previous recipe for 4 fry breads and double its ingredients)* 1 pound ground beef 1 […]
Navajo Fry Bread
Navajo Appetizer NAVAJO FRY BREAD INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 3¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1¼ cups milk, lukewarm 3 cups vegetable oil ¼ cup flour Serves 4. Takes 40 […]
Coffee Vanilla Shea Butter Soap
COFFEE VANILLA SHEA BUTTER SOAP INGREDIENTS 2 pounds shea butter base 1 tablespoon isopropyl alcohol ¾ teaspoon coffee essential oil ½ teaspoon vanilla essential oil ½ cup used coffee grounds isopropyl alcohol or […]
Bergamot Lavender Charcoal Soap
BERGAMOT LAVENDER CHARCOAL SOAP INGREDIENTS 2 pounds charcoal soap base ½ teaspoon bergamot essential oil ½ teaspoon lavender essential oil isopropyl alcohol or butter to coat molding isopropyl alcohol to spray away bubbles […]