I’ve been off the mountain now for two weeks. And although I miss it, you all know that I love me my old stomping grounds. NO trip to the lowlands is complete without going to Lola’s Mexican Cafe in Long Beach! In fact all my friends are over the fact that when asked where to […]
Portabella Tacos With Salsa Verde
I have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen, ever since I came off my cleanse. Trying out easy and casual dishes with a bit of a different twist has been my interest lately. Tacos are a favorite here, and I found a recipe for a salsa verde that really inspired me. These tacos […]
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
I know… a fast food post! Here! But I had to. No, really. A couple of days ago, Jon and I drove down the mountain to drop off the jeep to get fixed, and take care of some errands. In the middle of what turned into 5 hours of running around, we both got hungry […]
Comfort Food: Enchilada Casserole
I’ve talked about comfort food before. Its always tied into cozy, rich, sometimes heavy foods. Often, its an unhealthy dish that can be used to stuff emotions or fill in a boredom gap. I don’t think it needs to be that way, and I love the idea of tapping into the warming side of what […]