Hi there! If you’ve been following along here lately you’re aware of the fact that in 4 weeks we will be hosting our son’s wedding here at our home in Lake Arrowhead, California. Because the bride and groom are busy professionals living in Chicago, I have been charged with the wedding planning. So, what has […]
Hello there. Thanks for stopping in today. As a first generation American of Spanish descent, I’m a real lover of authentic Spanish food. Here in California, when you speak of Spanish food, most folks think you’re talking about Mexican food, which really could not be further from Spanish food than, say, Chinese. It’s extremely difficult […]
Hello there! Last week was my dear friend Dave’s birthday and it was also our turn to host our monthly Comfort Food Dinner. My Comfort Foodie Friends had asked me to prepare Spanish Comfort Food for them and what better Spanish Comfort Food is there than Paella? So, in honor of Dave’s birthday I am […]
Dear Friends, With another Thanksgiving right on our heels I thought I’d help to make your Thanksgiving as delicious and as drama-free as possible by giving you my favorite Thanksgiving recipes all in one place, right here! All you have to do is click on the name of the recipe, or on the photo, and it […]
Hello. Today I thought I’d bring you one of my favorite recipes: Spanish Style Chicken Fricassee. Chicken Fricassee is a classic one-pot-wonder of a comfort food recipe, with many variations depending on the country of origin. For example, the French use cream and mushrooms in their Fricassee. My Puerto Rican stepmother adds potatoes and cilantro […]
Dear friends, As much of the country is caught in the grip of winter cold I thought it was time I shared with you one of my favorite soup recipes; SPANISH STYLE KALE SOUP WITH CHORIZO. It is a delicious, hearty soup that makes a warm and comforting dinner, especially in winter. I served it to […]
Hi! Continuing my weeklong series on Spanish Tapas, today I’m sharing the most deliciously rich and sinful recipe of them all. It is without question the best tasting thing I ever put in my mouth! What is it? A SPANISH STYLE STUFFED DATE What makes these stuffed dates so sinfully delicious? Well, it’s the savory […]
Hello! Today I am continuing to bring you recipes for the Spanish Tapas we enjoyed during My Spanish Style Birthday Party at The Cooking Block. Today I thought I’d share the easiest recipe of all: Queso Manchego con Membrillo. I imagine most of you have heard of Manchego cheese. It is a cheese made from sheep’s milk […]
After Orange County is a publication dedicated to living life in the slow lane. I escaped The OC for life at a higher elevation. Leaving suburbia behind, I now live in the beautiful mountain resort of Lake Arrowhead. Join me at 5,000 feet above and beyond as I cook, garden, renovate, entertain, travel and live life After Orange County.
