Seasons greetings! This time 2 years ago we were awaiting the arrival of my first grandchild. With 70 days before her due date, and everyone coming home for Christmas, I decided to throw my DC dwelling daughter-in-law a Christmas Baby Shower. That way our California friends and relatives could help us celebrate the impending birth. […]
Holiday greeting! I am doing my best to be organized this Christmas season, trying to get a head start on shopping and wrapping. Many of my gifts will have to be shipped this year, so they will need to go out shortly in order to reach their destination by Christmas. Fortunately, wrapping is an enjoyable […]
Hi there! OK folks, this recipe for Pizza Bianca is not really a traditional pizza. It’s actually more like a really, really special Quesadilla. In any case, it is really, really good! Chef Julian made it as one of 4 outstanding appetizers for our recent girl’s night. I think it would make a great holiday appetizer. […]
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 […]
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.
