Greetings! As you probably know if you’ve been following along here at After Orange County, in September my son married his longtime sweetheart in a beautiful ceremony that took place at out home in Lake Arrowhead, California. I’m finally getting around to blogging more about this wonderful event. We designed the absolute best ever wedding […]
Dear Friends, With another Thanksgiving right on our heels I thought I’d help to make your Thanksgiving as delicious and as drama-free as possible by giving you my favorite Thanksgiving recipes all in one place, right here! All you have to do is click on the name of the recipe, or on the photo, and it […]
Hi there. Last weekend a good friend of ours celebrated a milestone birthday. His wife Brenda is a brilliant hostess and always throws great parties in their beautiful Lake Arrowhead home. So join me at the party and see how to host a birthday party for the man in your life. It can be done in […]
Hello, Are you hosting a Super Bowl party or perhaps attending one? Or, maybe you’re simply watching the game at home. In any case, good football-watching food is essential to the true enjoyment of the game. So, I thought I’d remind you of some of my most loved appetizer recipes, all perfect for Super Bowl […]
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 […]
The recipe everyone ask me for is called Celia’s French Sandwich. It is easy to make and universally loved by everyone. Try it. I guarantee you’ll love it, and so will all your very happy guests.
Hi There! Thanks for stopping in. I have a great vegetarian recipe for you today. But, like me, you sure don’t have to be a vegetarian to love this Mushroom Galette. My meat lovin’ husband even loves this dish. I prepare this recipe as a main course and serve it with a tossed green salad on […]
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.
