Sacramento eats: An impromptu evening at Seasons 52
The waiter explained that no dish in Seasons 52 has more than 475 calories and they only recently brought butter into the …
Reducing food waste, one vegetable scrap at a time
“I WAS SAVING THOSE!” “They were GROSS!” “I WAS SAVING THOSE FOR A REASON!” Huff. Puff. Door slam. Cold shoulder. We don’t …
Thirdsgiving and other things
Something I learned today: Zumba is incredibly difficult when you have gravy coursing through your veins. Like me, this week. We just …
It’s not everyday someone throws a fish at you: The Berryessa Gap Paella Cook-Off
Berryessa Gap Winery Paella Cook-off. It’s become a November tradition: Paella. More specifically, lots of paella and at the Berryessa Gap Winery Paella …
Velveting: The secret to restaurant quality Chinese chicken
Nut Tree Chicken Almond Plate leftovers. Original presentation includes properly molded rice, of course. Almonds, blanched and French fried. Water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, …
A grateful heart: A man who understands writing deadlines
So what if I found the actual 7-month old Little Debbie box in the laundry room? It doesn’t surprise you that we …
An Olive Garden knock-off: Lightened up creamy garlic pasta
This 25 minute creamy cheesy garlic pasta reminds me of the Olive Garden pasta that accompanies their chicken scampi, which, incidentally, is …
BLT pasta salad with cucumber, broccoli and avocado
Creamy pasta with bacon, tomato, cucumber, broccoli and avocado. Need a go-to summer BBQ salad that’s a cinch to make? Try this …
How to cook healthy crispy fish and not have a stinky house
Perfectly healthy crispy fish. One of my goals for the new year was to eat fish once a week. However, in January …
Moist and tart lemon loaf: A Starbucks lemon pound cake knock off
Some of my most vivid memories of church come from when I was a little kid and we attended Bethel Lutheran services. …