We love Rosemary… it is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple or blue flowers. It’s native to the Mediterranean region, but grows like crazy in California! We first fell in love with the fresh herb during our initial visits to the valley. We were shocked to see it […]
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Grilled Ahi (Yellow Fin) Tuna with Balsamic
We love, love, love Ahi! But I don’t always want to have it prepared Asian style. So the other day when I found some beautiful yellow fin steaks, I decided to go with our favorite seasonal tomatoes and fresh herb flavors! We have an abundance of fresh flat leaf parsley and basil on hand right […]
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This is a recipe from my friend Sara (Fairchild) Miller. Although I don’t get to see her often, Sara is dear to my heart! Years ago when I did daycare, she and her family were of my favorites! I appreciate Face Book as I have enjoyed watching her become a beautiful woman and mother! She […]
Read the rest of this entry »Pan seared Cod with Fresh Mango Salsa
So you’ve already read about one Mango salsa recipe, but I wanted to make another variety recently because I had flat leaf parsley on hand and only Coriander seeds rather than fresh Cilantro! If you are growing your own herbs, know that Cilantro goes to seed (or called “bolts”) very quickly in the heat and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Beef fillet, is the best quality of beef you can get. We often pick it up as pre-cut fillet steaks, but this roast cut of meat is very, very tender and has an amazing mild flavor! Warning, it is very expensive! I always buy it when it’s a managers special and is discounted. It is […]
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