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
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
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
The sixth annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine extravaganza takes place April 4-7 in picturesque Pebble Beach on the Monterey Bay. The “epicurean lifestyle event” brings together 250 wineries and 75 chefs for an array of tantalizing events including: Wine seminars Reserve wine tastings Lunches Dinners Cooking demos & more The hedonistic four-day party … Read Entire Post
Looking for a dressy meal on a casual budget? Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos (Santa Cruz County) offers $6 Recession Crushers. Last night, I attended Pasta Party Wednesday with selected pastas priced at $6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. I sampled the Spinach Gorgonzola Pasta: penne pasta baked with gorgonzola, ricotta & parmesan cheeses, … Read Entire Post
One of Monterey Bay’s most popular & festive events, International Flavors of Marina, is next week. A ticket to this food, wine & beer tasting gets you samples from more than 25 establishments—all in one location! This year, Flavors takes place March 14th, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carpenters Union Hall, 910A Second Avenue in … Read Entire Post
Okay, I admit the first time I heard a friend order a fish taco in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, I thought, “Ewww, gross!” Then I tasted it. Now it’s one of my all-time favorite beach bites. Rubio’s, which popularized the fish taco in So Cal, makes a killer Baja-style taco. Try … Read Entire Post
In San Francisco? Looking to sink your teeth into some Italian? The Nob Hill Cafe at 1152 Taylor St. is a cozy, bustling neighborhood trattoria, open for lunch & dinner. Known for its authentic Tuscan cuisine, the family-owned restaurant is located just a few blocks from the InterContinental Mark Hopkins and … Read Entire Post
