Unrivaledkitch Tamales 2012

Unrivaledkitch Tamales 2012

The year flew by and I hope each and everyone of you had a great set of holidays. I’ll be catching up on my blogging in the next week so please stay tuned.  Thank you for your support and a healthy and happy 2013 to 

Hanukkah 2012

Hanukkah 2012

Holiday time is upon us. I’m sure that everyone’s kitchen is so busy this time of year—I know mine is. Maleeya celebrated her 2nd Hanukkah this year and I decided to whip up a few delectable dishes to make lighting the candles a little more 

Family Dinner in Vegas with Sweets from Jean Philippe Patisserie

Family Dinner in Vegas with Sweets from Jean Philippe Patisserie

I love this time of year! It’s so busy and crazy, but there is just so much love in the air that it makes all the craziness worthwhile.  I just got back from an impromptu trip to Las Vegas with Brandon. Brandon’s family lives in 

Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

I’m so grateful that my family was all able to be together for Thanksgiving. I’m amazed by how much love and gratitude we have for each other. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, of course. There’s nothing better than bringing people you love together 

Red Swiss Chard, Butternut Squash and Bacon Mac and Cheese

Red Swiss Chard, Butternut Squash and Bacon Mac and Cheese

There’s really nothing like fall flavors. I love the combination of spices, hot foods and rich flavors that fall and winter have to offer. So as I get ready for Thanksgiving, I look for new ways to make some of the classic favorites into new 

Roasted Cauliflower with Crispy Cavolo Nero

Roasted Cauliflower with Crispy Cavolo Nero

We’re all looking for new and interesting ways to eat vegetables, right? Well, we should be, even if we currently aren’t. Being on a quest for healthy living, we sometimes come across a dish that just appears so often on the table that it’s second 

Burrata Caprese with Arugula, Truffle Oil and Balsamic

Burrata Caprese with Arugula, Truffle Oil and Balsamic

Do you know about this amazing Italian cheese: Burrata? I don’t really know what I did without it. It’s pretty much the luscious, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that is creamy in the center, like mascarpone, but has the casing of buffalo mozzarella. So if you like the 

Village Café in Bishop, CA

Village Café in Bishop, CA

On our way home from Mammoth we have some mandatory stops to make. Most of the time we have to get gas for the ride home, so we stop at an Indian reservation that has a casino on its land and a gas station to 

The Stove; Mammoth Lakes, CA

The Stove; Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth has some quintessential eateries that frequent visitors are sure to know about, one being The Stove. The Stove is known for its country-style old ways and is almost always packed, no matter when or what time it is. They have homemade pies, large waffles, 

Japanese-Style Short Ribs

Japanese-Style Short Ribs

While in Mammoth, I always like to cook dinner for my family at least a couple of nights. Though we’re used to the food up there, it’s not the most amazing cuisine, but it’s pleasant because some of the places we go to, including Giovanni’s,