A drought worthy ratatouille

Serious drought save waterThings aren’t so golden in the “Golden State” these days.

The majestic beauty of California, my home state, is eclipsed by shades of brownish-green.

California’s Drought

This is drought country. The signs you see entering the Golden State should be changed to steady visitors for the stark reality of the 50 shades of brownish-green they will see on this droughted landscaped. Continue reading

Reflections on Fathers Day

My latest post features an audio blog of Father’s Day. Just click on the arrow to hear the audio.

Father’s Day Dinner

It was a simple and delicious meal of string beans sauteed in a little butter, fresh chopped garlic, olive oil, summer savory, sesame seed oil, sea salt and crack pepper; Spanish brown rice, organic turkey enchilada casserole, and herb panko crusted bake salmon. Continue reading

Sassy Mamas sizzles and cooks too

Vanessa Paul

Vanessa Paul

Vanessa Paul is one sassy mama.

She’s got true wit, beauty, intellect, passion – and she’s got a stage production opening in Los Angeles on February 13, 2015 called Sassy Mamas that is playful, brazen and oh so sassy!

So what makes this production sassy? In three words: unadulterated, female, fearlessness. Continue reading

No prohibition here – just a new perennial favorite

bacon graphicBacon is not the enemy.

Sweet potatoes are not annuals.

These are facts.

Actually, these could be used as slogans on message clothing. I would particularly like that.

Sweet potatoes and yams are the perfect food. My mom would tell you it was my first food. Have you ever looked at their nutritional value? They are high in potassium, low in fat, high in vitamin A, and they have water soluble fiber. But sadly, sweet potatoes and yams are essentially sidelined and dismissed pretty much the entire year. Continue reading