Dates mere one of the most perfect foods. Sweet and full of history! They all grow not too far from my home close to Palm Springs. Here are two recipes and also some pictures of the date farms where you can pickup the sweet stone fruit.
Here is some information on the date farms and addresses etc: Date Farm information: Sheet
Teh weather heats up so I am bringing out the blender for two very flavorful soups. Enjoy and share with others,
The first thing that comes to mind with Tequila having National day is Margarita’s.. SO today we have Caddie Margaritas and Salsas.. Three in fact. A red, green and a sweet! Enjoy.. Have a Great weekend and stay safe. Share with others too!
Simple yet very flavorful pantry items are easy to make. Here are for different ones for you to try.
Today we make a different twist on using a dried plum and chicken in a pasta sauce. It really resembles beef when it is completed. Also, a very flavorful Almon Cake!
Summer… Who wants to heat up the kitchen? Not I.. Here are two very flavorful panini’s and a cool crisp apple and blue cheese salad for you to enjoy.
Today we make three recipes and take a field trip to see how Peach Donuts are made at The Donut Man on Route 66.
Historical venues from Hollywood.. Don the Beachcomber and the Cock n Bull. A great pork dish and the drink of the week. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Lawry’s (yes the spice guys and also the Prime Rib Places around the world) used to have a center that housed the offices of the company, packing plant (for the seasonings), a cooking school, test kitchen and a number of restaurants.
If you love the aroma of real roses (not that stinky perfume your weird aunt wore), you will love this jam. Here is the recipe and how easy it is to make.
We will focus today on where the cookie/cake item we call a “Brownie” came from. And then the first recorded recipes the 1909 Brownie from Boston.
I love the rich history of New Orleans and the outlying areas of the city. It has been through so rough times but always prevails. If you have not been to the other city that has been under three countries rule at one time (French, Spanish and American) you must pay a visit. Here are two dishes that are staples. Banana’s Foster and Pralines.
SO many think they know what a Cobb Salad is.. But I really know how they were made. Not like those “diner” looking pyramid with roses of cheese, ham, turkey and so on.. Here is the real recipe of the French Dressing and the salad.. Plus the Waldorf Salad
As we finish our week off it is yet another WTF Day! Piña Colada’s! Loved sitting on the aft deck of the ms. Amsterdam on my many world cruises I sailed, sipping a freeze Piña drink while the world passed us by. We have an island stir fry that is sweet yet savory yet a little salty. You will love it..
I love WTF Days! What The Food Day today is National Sugar Cookie Day. Before we make our sugar cookies we have Chicken Tortilla Soup!
I try to utilize all of my platters/bowls, dishes etc. in different ways. Here I use my truffle bowl as a salad dish. It looks great and try it yourself. All, homemade Ranch Dressing to end all! For dessert, Banana Pecan Cake Bars with Rich and Creamy Cream Cheese Icing.
It is amazing how many people purchase roasted chickens and do not even know how to cook one themselves.. Here is a simple recipe that creates the perfect seasoned chicken. Also, we make a peach pie that is creamy and light.
This week we will be making a savory dish and a dessert every day! Today we are making three types of Bruschetta and a wonderful Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Icing
I have been very fortunate to have been on TV now since 1993, 27 years. I started on Live in LA a local show, then went to ABC’s National The Mike and Maty Show. I first started out doing pastry things (The Worlds Best Cinnamon Rolls (for the pilot) to Pumpkin Custards) Then I received a call from the producer asking if I could do a soup on day.. I learned from Disney that the word “No” is not in your vocabulary. So I did it. then.. Can you do a remote on Grilling? On the Santa Monica Pier? Sure. At the time i knew nothing at all about grilling, but since have learn and am a Certified BBQ Judge. This so was shown on July 4th, we taped it in May.. It was freezing. The crew had to go and get us sweatshirts to keep warm between the taping. In todays show I take you back to 1998 and show you the 5 minute segment and then I create the burgers for you in my home kitchen. Have a Happy 4th of July! And yes.. wardrobe outfitted Mike and I with the same color shirts..
Freezing prior to my Segment on the Pier
Maty asking me questions and acting like I knew what the answers were.. (Called Faking it)
I decided to go back in time today and tomorrow.. Today we will recreate the first recipe I did on morning TV.. Lemon Blueberry Muffins and a Pasta Salad for a Crowd. Tomorrow we show clips and photos of the 1998 Mike and Maty Show!
