The road to success is paved with the debris of failure. These lemon sandwich cookies are a case in point. My well-worn life has been populated by many successes: Opened a bakery at 23. Returned to college and earned a teaching degree. Began a new career at the age of 41. Traveled for … [Continue Reading...]
Food
Chicken Croquettes Wrapped in Shredded Fillo
I am a very good cook. I can chop, butcher, saute, grill, you name it. But I’m not the most creative cook. In fact, I’m a bit of a thief when … [Continue Reading...]
Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal
I've spent a good deal of time in the past six months in New Jersey at my mother’s house. Each time I return, I marvel that eight people: two … [Continue Reading...]
Travel
The Way I Like to Travel
There are different types of travelers. First timers filled with trepidation and excitement. Some take travel steroids and hit one city after … [Continue Reading...]
Echo Park & Angelino Heights
I'm getting a bit tired of food posts. So I've decided to showcase what I consider some of the hidden gems of Los Angeles. And I couldn't … [Continue Reading...]
Videos
Mockmill Grain Mill
Disclosure: I received the Mockmill for free so that I could use it and let you know my thoughts. As always my thoughts are not for sale for … [Continue Reading...]
Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Pesto and Tomatoes
I am going to have to dub the summer of 2016 the summer of pesto. I found and adapted a new 5 pesto recipe that I love, I've spread pesto on … [Continue Reading...]
