CEVICHE ON CORN CRISPS WITH AVOCADO AND RED ONION Hello! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. In this time of Thanksgiving I want to express how grateful I am to you for following my blog. THANK YOU! Our Thanksgivings just keep getting bigger and better! I am so happy that 2 of our 3 […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this day of Thanksgiving I wanted to express how grateful I am to you for your following along on this blogging journey with me. This month marks the 1 year anniversary of After Orange County. I have loved every minute of it and hope you have too. I am so inspired by […]
Hello! As Thanksgiving nears I am pulling out all the stops to share my favorite turkey day recipes with you. Today I’m preparing this delicious and healthy Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato Bisque. It is one of the many do-ahead recipes that is perfect for Thanksgiving, and will taste even better in two days when I […]
Holiday greetings! I know it’s coming down to the wire but I couldn’t let another Thanksgiving go by without giving you one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving side-dish recipes. It’s a Parsnip, Carrot and Leek Gratin that is a staple in my Thanksgiving recipe repertoire. It’s crunchy and creamy at the same time, with a […]
Hello there! Last weekend Brad and I were invited to a neighborhood party at the home of a family that just finished remodeling their 10,000 square foot mountain home. In our resort town over 50% of the homes are vacation residences, used only part time by the homeowners. Typically speaking the “locals” tend to socialize […]
Dear Friends, As you might imagine, I spend a lot of time on the internet. I read a lot of blogs and spend more time than I should on Pinterest and other social media outlets. In doing so I make some great discoveries that I thought I would start sharing with you in a new […]
Greetings! This week marks the one year anniversary of my blog, After Orange County. My how time flies when you’re havin’ fun! It has been a great year of sharing and making wonderful new friends in the process. I have loved the journey and am excited about where my little blog will take me in […]
Greetings, Are you getting ready to host Thanksgiving at your house this year? Could you use a few tips to help you execute a smooth and successful Thanksgiving? Well, I’m here to help! I have been hosting Thanksgiving dinner at my house all of my adult life. I actually can’t remember the last time I […]
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.
