Cider

We travel to France often. We've tasted the Cider in Normandy and it is the best Cider we've ever tasted. The region is know for Apples , which includes Tarte Tatin, Cider and Calvados.

We've been searching for a comparable Cider in the States. I realize we don't live in an area know for growing apples so it's difficult to find a Cider that we like as well as the ones in Normandy.

Clos des Ducs is it!
It's the best Cider we've had in the States.
This one is Pear but it comes in Apple too.
If you're looking for a great Cider, this is the one I recommend.

Vacation!

We just returned from our road trip to California from Dallas.
We went to visit our son in Venice Beach. He showed us more than we could have seen on our own. California is beautiful and the weather was perfect. We had great food and I posted some pictures of it. Now that I'm back, I will start posting new recipes.
I'm cooking and baking today to try some recipes for the Central Market Hatch Chile Contest that is coming soon.
I won't post them until I find out if they get accepted. It's a difficult contest to get into as a finalist. I've been a finalist once and I feel privileged to have made it that far.
I'll keep everyone posted here on the blog and then I'll post the recipes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

California Cuisine Continued!

The Outdoor Market

The Outdoor Market

Chicken Fajitas at the Outdoor Market

Grilled Potatoes at the Outdoor Market

Beet Salad

Vegetarian Sandwich

Hibiscus Tea

The Outdoor Market

Margaritas with Flambe Lemon Peel

California !

Here are a few more pictures of what we've experienced on the food scene!
For those that don't know us, we have a son that lives here. He has been so generous with his time to show us his life here!
We've seen Beverly Hills, Malibu, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach and more.

Creperie

Le Pain Quotidien

The Communal Table at Le Pain Quotidien/ Manhattan Beach

Vegan Nachos

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!

Nobu, Malibu, California

We've had some amazing food on this trip including Nobu.
Here's just a sample:

looking at the beach from the Nobu Restaurant

Yamamomo, a Japanese Mountain Peach

Eggplant Maki Rolls

Artichoke and Leek Salad

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Beer!



Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Road Trip Food!

Here are a few pictures of some great food on our way to California.

Asian Salad served on Won Tons with a Honey Glazed Croissant.

Edamame served with a bowl of Soy Sauce and a bowl of Mixed Spices for Dipping.

Kix on 66 Diner on the Iconic Route 66 / Huevos Rancheros Breakfast

Aspen Pizza Restaurant in Flagstaff, Arizona

Road Trip

We stopped at a great place called Crush on our way to California.
We had Panini Sandwiches.
Mine was called The Hippy Sandwich, how appropriate for me to blog about it.

It was a grilled Panini Bread

 Hummus, Fresh Spinach Leaves, Avocado, Roasted Red Peppers and Caramelized Onions.

Not necessarily a recipe, but great food. It came with homemade chips that were thick and crunchy.

Looking forward to some great Hippy food in California too....
More to come!

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!