A few weeks back, Hatch green chilis were on sale at the grocery store for $1 a pound. After some serious discussion (mostly about food), we decided to purchase 25 pounds to roast for pork green chili stew. I’ve never made pork green chili stew before, nor have I roasted green chilis on the grill […]
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When entering Campo Italian Bistro & Bar in McCormick Ranch, you feel like you are entering a resort dining hall. The ceilings are high, the space is light and airy, and the food is modern and inviting. There are several live plants both indoors and on the patio at Campo which make the entire restaurant
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This is by far the easiest of the lamb recipes on my mother’s side. The Loubi is traditionally eaten through the winter months and it’s cold and dreary outside. It’s also a great recipe for springtime when you are sick of heavier stews but still need something with great flavor. The ingredient list is small
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This is a savory quiche that I first ate at my husband’s aunt Sally’s house when we traveled to San Diego. The quiche in question was served as an accompaniment to grilled chicken for dinner as a main course. While I would highly recommend this quiche for dinner, it belongs to the breakfast category as
June was amazing. We decided to pack up the kiddos in the car and hit the road for some beach weather in San Diego. Not only was it time for a proper vacation but we both missed the ocean and wanted the kids to experience it for the first time. What we experienced for the
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**photo above is griddled swordfish & Italian beef oxtail I’m slightly embarrassed to say that after living down the street from Hush Public House since it opened in 2019, that we just tried it. Located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Acoma, the restaurant itself is slightly hidden. From the outside looking in, John
Every summer, I happily look forward to putting on my Mephisto sandals. Although in AZ I wear sandals year around, there’s something special about a new pair of summer footwear. In high school and college I would frequent Target and Macy’s for some cheap and chic summer sandals. My feet were stronger and I had
Many who know me well, will tell you that I do love a good salad. Salads are one of my favorite meals and side dishes, especially in the summer. They instantly freshen up any meal and add a green centerpiece to any plate. A variety of salads can also be a wonderful welcome if you’ve
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I talk a lot about the importance of finding good lamb when cooking. As a general rule of thumb, the older the lamb, the tougher the meat (AKA mutton). That’s not to say you can’t cook more mature meat, its just that those cuts are better served in a dish where they have been cooking
