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• Purple Asparagus Frittata for Mother’s Day

  

  This Mother’s Day our house is quiet. The days when four rambunctious kids would giggle in the kitchen as they cooked up surprises while I luxuriated in bed... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Food Bloggers Get Crafty with Avocados

  

  Natalie, Sue, and Sara Last weekend the Inland Empire Food Bloggers traveled south from Orange and Riverside counties to our farm in northern San Diego county... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Food Bloggers Get Crafty with Avocados and Lunch at Myrtle Creek

  

  Natalie, Sue, and Sara Last weekend the Inland Empire Food Bloggers traveled south from Orange and Riverside counties to our farm in northern San Diego county... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Keeping It Clean

  

  Every year these gorgeous little flowers bloom in the same spot. All it takes is a little rain and they keep blooming until the weather gets hot and dry. This... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Springtime: Possibilities and Surprises

  

  The bees are really happy that I sprinkled wildflower seeds over the dry earth in my yard last winter.  Nothing was growing after we stopped watering the grass... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  

  We’re celebrating National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day with something a little different! How about Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Grilled Cheese?One of our... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Baby Bok Choy and Avocado Deviled Eggs

  

  We’re going GREEN today! Not just avocado green, but Baby Bok Choy green too! Baby Bok Choy is a tender baby Asian chard-cabbage, and they are sooo cute! Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Avocado Toast for St. Patrick’s Day

  

  I love corned beef but I’m not all that fond of the traditional New England boiled dinner with cabbage.  I like my corned beef baked.   Then I like to slice it... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Idaho® Fingerling Potato Pie with Sausage and Cheddar

  

  I was invited by the Idaho Potato Commission to develop a recipe using Idaho® potatoes for March Nutrition Month. Did you know that colorful foods are... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• How Beautiful Was The Rain

  

  Every farmer watches the weather.   It’s often the first thing they do in the morning and the last thing at night.  Check the forecast.  Step outside and see ho... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Crispy Roasted Idaho Fingerling Potatoes with Pepper Jack and Bacon

  

  February is Idaho Potato Lovers’ Month!To celebrate Idaho Potato Lovers’ Month  I’m sharing these magical Crispy Roasted Idaho Fingerling Potatoes with Pepper... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Avocado Hearts on Toast

  

  Are you an Avocado Toast lover?  If you haven’t tried avocado toast yet,  it’s time to discover a new love in your life!  And to make it extra special, add... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Flowers in February

  

  I have never been a fan of succulents.  To me, they always looked artificial and foreign.  Nothing like the spring flowers that grow in the woods of Vermont,... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Fuerte Avocados!

  

  It’s that time of year again when we might be thinking about Valentine’s Day gifts.   Some people put a lot of meaning into the one day, hoping that their... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Love Books? Love Cheese? Have a Party!

  

  It’s National Cheese Lovers Day!  Are you celebrating?Today I’m sharing a fun and FREE kit from Kerrygold Cheese and Butter to match up the love of Kerrygold... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Our Anniversary Getaway and a Pot of Chicken Soup

  

  There’s no better time to make a big pot of soup than a rainy Sunday morning here on the avocado ranch! Just chop up some onions, celery, and carrots…and take... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Crab and Corn Chowder with Really Good Bacon

  

  We’ve been having really cold weather for Southern California.  I don’t mind it … cold reminds me of Vermont in the winter,  except here we don’t have to wait... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Mimi Avocado’s Double Fudge Cake

  

  It’s New Year’s Eve and guess what happened last night!  Something that rarely ever happens in our neck of the woods, but I can tell you that it sent me directl... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Honey-Lime Garlic Chicken

  

  I’m going to share the best new chicken recipe I’ve tried in a long time with you today!  It’s so easy and so special! It’s a party for supper! Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Winter Wonderland Chestnut Soup

  

  Melissa’s Produce is sponsoring a Winter Wonderland Challenge! Last week I received a package from Melissa’s with six ingredients inside, with the challenge to... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK