From the moment I opened the bag, I knew that something was different about this coffee. The strong, delicious smell of coffee permeated the room almost immediately, to the degree that my entire home smelled like a coffeehouse for the [more ...]
 I was already sold on the best fresh pasta I have ever tasted, in about four minutes in the comfort of your own kitchen. When I found out that Mangi Con Amore sources all of their produce ingredients from the [more ...]  Located in the parking lot of a busy strip mall in an upscale neighborhood, the setting of the Laguna Niguel certified farmers market seems unlikely. However, the difficult parking and crowded aisles belie the fact that this is by far [more ...]  Here is another easy summer canape that I prepared from some beautiful baby red potatoes that I got at the Laguna Hills farmers market. You can make them ahead and refrigerate–just cover them lightly with plastic wrap so that the [more ...]  I hosted a going-away party this weekend and had a chance to put together some fun little canapes for my guests. We are starting to see some the first of season heirloom tomatoes at the markets right now, and I [more ...]  As anyone with young children can attest, dining out with the kiddos can sometimes be the fastest way to lose your appetite. But, even though embarrassing behavior, long waits and picky eaters often make us drive home thinking “NEVER [more ...]  This is not for the gardening-challenged (like me), but certainly could inspire some of us to plant a few more easy-growing herbs and tomato plants. Enjoy!  Usually less is more, but occasionally more is more flavor! This quick slaw is the perfect sweet, sour, salty and spicy side dish to serve with any Chinese, Thai or Asian-inspired fusion cuisine. Or, you can top it with [more ...]  When I first walked up to the Irvine Tuesday market in the Irvine Historical Village, I was honestly underwhelmed. At first glance, it appeared to be so small that it couldn’t possibly offer enough different offerings to satisfy my desire [more ...]  As part of their mission to offer holistic health solutions and help patients “thrive”, Kaiser Permanente offers farmers markets in the parking lots of many of their medical centers (find out more about Kaiser Permanente farmers markets Here). One such [more ...] |
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