Happy holidays and thanks for stopping in during this busy holiday season. As I mentioned in my last post, I recently hosted a Christmas Tea for my Book Club. We call ourselves The Well “Red” Book Club, because we customarily drink more “Red” wine than we do tea. So, I thought making Christmas Mulling Spice […]
Hi there! Last weekend our New York dwelling son came to Los Angeles on business and spent the weekend with us here in Lake Arrowhead. During his stay I made a family favorite breakfast which included my delicious Dutch Baby recipe. I’ve been making Dutch Babies for years but haven’t felt comfortable until now to […]
Hi there. Have you joined the Instant Pot revolution yet? Instant Pots have taken hold with a bunch of my friends who have all discovered the virtues of this handy-dandy form of countertop cooking. If you’re not familiar with the Instant Pot let me give you a brief rundown: It’s an ingenious, multi-use programmable Pressure […]
Welcome to After Orange County where today I present to you Three Little Loaves. As you read this post Brad & I are in Asheville, North Carolina. Dear friends rented a vacation home in Asheville for a couple of months and to our delight, invited us to join them for a few days in the […]
Welcome! Today I’m going to share with you my absolutely scrumptious Strawberry Upside-Down Cake recipe. I’ve made it twice lately, first for my Healthy Cooking Group who absolutely LOVED it. Our theme this month was healthy, fresh & summery. Well, I’ll admit this recipe might not have been the most healthy dessert I could have made, […]
DECADENT LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE As I mentioned in a recent “Sundays With Celia” post, we got together for our monthly Comfort Food Dinner last week. This time it was hosted by our dear friends, Ruth & Mark. A lovely table was set alfresco on their beautiful patio. I really liked the colorful and festive […]
Fresh Fruit Pavlova, the most iconic Australian dessert is my go-to summertime confection. It was named after Anna Pavlova, the Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries, and was reportedly created by an Australian Chef to resemble the lightness of the ballerina herself. And light it is, as the meringue […]
Continuing my week of yummy summer recipes, today I bring you my recipe for Roasted Vegetable Tricolore Pasta Salad. I serve this as a main dish over a bed of salad greens that have been tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing. It makes for a cool, delicious & nutritious meal, perfect for a summer picnic or […]
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.
