Where to eat in Maine? Maine and Portland in particular have become known as foodie destinations. Among the many great places up and down the coast, I have three suggestions for you. First, if you ever drive to southern Maine or through southern Maine or generally find yourself anywhere close to the York exit on I-95, you should go to Foster's Clam Bake in York. Okay, this one takes some ...
Ginger Bok Choy Chicken
I love a stir fry! This Ginger Bok Choy Chicken is adapted from a recipe by Melissa Clark for NYT Food. The recipe comes together quickly (as long as you prep in advance! Seriously - you must prep in advance!) and can pack a lot of veggies all in one dish. We really like strong garlic and ginger flavors in our house. The bok choy remains crispy with a bit of a crunch. The red pepper flakes ...
Where to Eat: California’s Monterey Peninsula
I have two great - and very different - recommendations for places to eat when visiting California's Monterey Peninsula. This area - including Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Carmel - is a delight! Wind tossed beaches, quiet coves, abundant wildlife. But you still gotta eat! For a splurge, you cannot go wrong visiting The Beach Club Dining Room at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Club. The views ...
Summer Oatmeal a/k/a Refrigerator Oats
I really enjoy oatmeal for breakfast, but once summer rolls around, I don't want to spend time cooking over a hot stove, or really, feel like a hot breakfast. So when it starts to get warm, I switch to summer oatmeal a/k/a overnight oatmeal a/k/a refrigerator oatmeal. Whatever you call it, it is easy, delicious and endlessly customizable! The basic recipe - if you can even call it that - is ...
Where to Eat: Santa Barbara
As I've previously mentioned, my husband's family live in the L.A. area and so we travel to California often. Venturing just slightly north of L.A. to Santa Barbara brings you to another world - slower, quieter, beautiful Santa Barbara. But you still gotta eat! When in Santa Barbara look no further than La Super-Rica Taqueria. Located at the corner of Milpas and Alphonse, this little ...
Where to Eat: Los Angeles
Ah, the City of Angels... my husband grew up in L.A. and still has family in the area, so we visit about twice a year. "Where should we go to eat?" is a constant question and has produced some spectacular meals. Now, I know you can go 5 star, VIP when dining in L.A. We don't do that. Instead, we eat at places like Philippe's. You go to Philippe's for one thing and one thing only: the ...