Howdy! Have you noticed a trend developing here? That’s right, I’ve been dedicating a lot of blog space to River Dunes, North Carolina. That’s because I left my heart there. Not that I don’t love my wonderful mountain hometown of Lake Arrowhead, California, which I hope will always be my home base. It’s just that […]
Greetings! Yesterday I found myself in 2 places at once; blogging away here on the west coast while I was also virtually blogging 3,000 miles away on the east coast. That was because I was honored to be a guest blogger over on a great blog called 702 Park Project. Since 702 Park Project comes […]
Hi friends! Thanks for stopping in. Right this minute I am actually in 2 places at once. That’s because I am delighted to tell you that today I am guest blogging over on one of my favorite blogs. It’s called 702 Park Project, and I hope you’ll pop on over there, meet my host Sarah, and read […]
Good morning. I just returned last night from a four day visit to Philly, having made a very last minute and impulsive decision to visit my son who just moved to Philadelphia after graduating college. He deferred law school to take a 2 year Teach For America job in the inner city of South Philly. […]
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 […]
Hello! As promised, this week I’ll be sharing the recipes for the great food we enjoyed at My Spanish Style Birthday Party. So lets start with this simple dish that, although it has its origin in the Catalan region of Spain, it truly is ubiquitous to Tapas Bars all throughout Spain: Pan Con Tomate. A […]
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.
