Hi there. Last weekend a good friend of ours celebrated a milestone birthday. His wife Brenda is a brilliant hostess and always throws great parties in their beautiful Lake Arrowhead home. So join me at the party and see how to host a birthday party for the man in your life. It can be done in […]
Want to know how to host a beautiful bridal shower? Get all the advice you’ll ever need with links to great resources on AfterOrangeCounty.com.
Hello! Hey, as Joan Rivers would have said, can we talk? I have a confession to make… I have a MAJOR SWEET TOOTH! I seriously wish I could ask my dentist to remove it! It is my biggest downfall and my worst enemy. I would choose something sweet over almost anything else. For instance, I […]
Hola! Today I’m sharing another one of my traditional Spanish recipes. This time we’ll be making Spanish Romesco Sauce. Romesco Sauce is to Spain what Pesto is to Italy. This rich, creamy, nutty sauce is super versatile, as it compliments grilled meat, fish and vegetables alike. I prepared my Spanish Romesco Sauce and served it […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Since Valentine’s Day is in a couple of days, I thought I’d give you some advice on how to really impress your Valentine. Cook ’em up this fantastic Cherry Valentine Cake! But before I show you how to make this really impressive and delicious cake, I have a story to tell. You see, for […]
Hola! Feliz Navidad! In case you don’t speak Spanish, that means Merry Christmas. Right about this time of year I start thinking in Spanish, the tongue of my ancestors. And my tongue starts dreaming of the Paella I am going to eat at my annual Paella Christmas Party. I love a good Paella. But getting […]
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.
