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 […]
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 […]
Hello! Lately I’ve been sharing with you recipes from a Birthday Dinner Party I hosted recently. Today I have a tutorial for the Creamy Asparagus Soup I served that night. I call it “Creamy” Asparagus Soup as opposed to “Creamed” Asparagus Soup because this soup recipe is mostly fresh asparagus that tastes very “Creamy” but […]
Hola! Years ago a friend of mine offered me some of the Taco Soup she had made for lunch. I thought it was delicious and asked her for the recipe. I was surprised to learn that this rich-tasting recipe was actually from Weight Watchers. I have been making this recipe ever since, having added some of […]
Hi There! Before I get to my wonderful Thanksgiving Beet Soup in Roasted Acorn Squash Bowl I wanted to share something else with you. I love chalkboards! In the process of building my Lake Arrowhead home I made myself a chalkboard. I bought a beautiful gilded frame. Next, I painted a piece of particle board with […]
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.
