When some people receive a bag of fresh, ripe apricots from a good buddy, they’ll do something sweet like make apricot jam or preserves. We night-dwellers, however, prefer something more sinful. Next up—my recipes for apricot vodka and apricot brandy!
Recipe – Crab Salad in Avocados 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 8 ounces crabmeat 2 medium avocados (halved, pitted and removed from peels) Stir together all ingredients (except avocados) in medium bowl. Season … Read Entire Post
Craving seafood? Want to save the ocean one meal at a time? Download a Seafood Watch Pocket Guide and see which seafoods are sustainable and which to avoid. The Fall/Winter 2013 Pocket Guides are now available! Ask your favorite restaurants, chefs, grocery stores and fish markets if they abide by these … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Mojito Shots 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon powdered unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (alternatives: you can use 1 cup fresh lime juice for a stronger lime flavor, or 1/2 cup fresh lime juice for a stronger mint flavor) 1 cup fresh mint … Read Entire Post
A Dark Surf Nightly subscriber recently took me to what she describes as a hidden gem — Abnormal Wine Company. AWC is a self-proclaimed “urban winery,” tucked away in the North County San Diego community of Rancho Bernardo. It’s situated west of Highway 15 at 16990 Via Tazon #123. Abnormal … Read Entire Post
May is National Burger Month. To celebrate, two carnivores took me to Smashburger. Heads up! If your name has “burger” in it, Smashburger invites you to celebrate National Burger Month today, May 28, 2013 with a free Classic Smash! Smashburger says its “handcrafted burgers are smashed, seared and seasoned to … Read Entire Post
In 1989, Karl Strauss Brewing Company opened the doors to its first location at 1157 Columbia Street in downtown San Diego—the first new brewpub in the city in over 50 years. It began with 3 beers and now brews over 30 beers a year, including 6 core beers and a … Read Entire Post
Yesterday, I trekked up Highway 101 to Healdsburg, Calif. to sample the local fare. My companions & I all agreed the favorite winery of the day was Stephen & Walker, a small, artisanal family-owned winery which crafts wines from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Monterey counties. The tasting room is located … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Baja Fish Tacos When I can’t find a decent Baja-style fish taco, I make my own. You can, too. Here’s my recipe: White sauce: Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup plain yogurt. Refrigerate until serving. (Or you can use only mayonnaise, which is Baja street-vendor style). … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Killer Guacamole 4 ripe medium avocados ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 green onions, sliced (include onion and most of green tops) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, minced (approx. 1 medium jalapeno pepper) 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1 medium tomato, seeded and … Read Entire Post
