We have been doing a month long ode to mangoes with all my recipe posts including the key ingredient mango. We have arrived at the final week of Monsoon Mangoes and today I have a recipe for Mango Beef Wrap. It’s a simple wrap with beef, fresh baby spinach, Dijon mustard marinade and of course…
You can jazz up a regular grilled cheese simply with a few slices of mango. However, take it up an extra notch by using Pepper Jack Cheese. The spicy Pepper Jack compliments the sweet mango and the combination gives the everyday grilled cheese a punch of gourmet flavor. I got this idea thinking about how…
I mentioned a few posts back in my Brownie Pudding dessert post for Father’s Day that in my opinion most Dad’s like hearty home style meals. Even more, they love BBQ. I found a way to combine these tastes into a smoky pot roast. This recipe is perfect for Dad’s who like a little kick…
As summer approaches we start enjoying lighter meals and more seafood. One of the best parts about summer is fresh seafood and that means the Maine lobster season is upon us. While lobster can be caught all year long in Maine, there is a peak season when Maine lobster is most abundant and has the…
Since Sunday is Mother’s Day, I’ve decided to feature a movie with a title that fits the theme of the weekend – Mother’s Day – for A Fork & A Flick Friday. The movie premiered last week on April 29, 2016 and has not received the greatest reception, but this big-hearted comedy deserves a shout…
Did you know that it’s National Grilled Cheese Day? National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is observed annually on April 12th. According to food historians, cooked bread and cheese is an ancient food, enjoyed across the world in many cultures. The United States modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s when inexpensive…
It seems like Spring just arrived, but it is April already and Summer is quickly approaching. From Memorial Day on it will officially be grilling season. One of the advantages of living in California is that we can grill nearly year round. So, I have a recipe that gives us a head start on grilling…
The Law of Intention and Desire invites you to discover what your true heart desires. When it comes to food and introspection, we can stop and take a moment to seek out what our cravings and hunger pangs are truly about. Sometimes when we crave chocolate in the afternoon it is a craving for a…