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Continue ReadingThanks to big box stores and even local grocery chains, the rotisserie chicken has become a common “meal in a box.” But along the way, I feel also lost it’s flavor and texture. I’m rarely satisfied with the rotisserie chicken that I can find out, so when Instant Pot announced their new Vortex Plus Air…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve never had Chinese Style Lobster, you haven’t enjoyed lobster at its best. Growing up, my family and I would celebrate special events by dining at Tan Cang Newport Seafood in Santa Ana, California for their “House Special” version of lobster. It was always an event. From selecting the live lobster, to smelling the…
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Continue ReadingWhen it gets cold and rainy I always think back to my epic Maui vacation. My husband and I spent every waking moment swimming in the warm water and then hunting for unique eats. The food in Maui was marvelous. I found everything I wanted, from fresh fish, amazing sushi, delectable spicy garlic shrimp and…
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Continue ReadingI grew up eating Chick-fil-A. If a PhD existed in chicken nugget eating, I’d certainly have one. The nuggets at Chick-fil-A are quite unique. Little texture, but a certain flavor you’re hard pressed to find anywhere else. It’s taken me YEARS of experimenting to get this right. My motivation was quite simple. I have a…
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Continue ReadingThe fried chicken sandwich wars have officially begun. Popeyes has been working hard to dethrone the reigning champion, Chick Fil A with their own version of the classic spicy fried chicken sandwich. And I hate to say it, but the Popeyes Sandwich is absolutely news worthy. That shattering crisp crust combined with the perfect spicy…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been making this comforting dish since I was a kid. It was always one of my favorite meals so my mom taught me how to make it when I was 11 years old. I’ve simply converted my family recipe for the Instant Pot and I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to click on…
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Continue ReadingYou hear a lot about Korean Fried Chicken nowadays…but my favorite fried treat from overseas is Kaarage – Japanese Fried Chicken. It’s SO good in fact that I’ve enjoyed it in numerous forms— and it always satisfies. I’ve had it all over Tokyo, and every SoCal Japanese restaurant and even love the refrigerated version from…
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Continue ReadingWhen the calendar begins to reach October I have a few things on my mind. First would be Halloween, and decorating for my favorite holiday. Next would be anticipating the time change and adjusting to darkness at dinner time. And finally, I dream of hearty dishes to accompany the cooling weather, and changing of the…
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Continue ReadingWhen a restaurant has a side dish they refer to as an “accompaniment”, you know it’s good. The crab fried rice at Eddie V’s may be the main attraction. Don’t let those delectable center-cut filet mignons fool you—this side dish is center stage. On a whim I chose the crab fried rice as a side…
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Continue ReadingClam Chowder is one of those foods that brings back so many memories for me. It reminds me of walking down Cannery Row in Monterey, CA where each restaurant fights for the claim to “Worlds Best Clam Chowder.” It’s the perfect food to enjoy in that cold, cloudy, coastal climate with the waves crashing on…
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