The Fruit Company sent me a box of gorgeous Webster Comice Pears, and the photograph I took of them turned out looking like a painting. So I framed it for you. :-) I wish you & yours a warm, peaceful,happy and delicious holiday! xo Valentina Save … [Read more...]
Dazzling Dragon Fruit
There are some foods that I think are better left untouched. Meaning, they're not used in a recipe, but are simply eaten and admired just as they are. Dragon Fruit is an exotic cactus that tastes like a blend of a soft pear and kiwi, with a wonderful and subtle crunch from the tiny black seeds. This … [Read more...]
Organic Mixed Fruit Box from Melissa’s Produce
It's rare these days to get anything other than bills and ads in the (snail) mail. So imagine my delight to find a big box at my doorstep when I arrived home the other day. And now imagine how happy I was to unveil a gorgeous collection of seasonal organic fruits! Pears for poaching in port wine, avocados for making … [Read more...]
Honey-Glazed Korean Pears in Wonton Crisps with Honey-Cinnamon Mascarpone
Yesterday when I was out walking our sweet puppy, I happened upon a gorgeous Liquid Amber Tree. Unlike other parts of the U.S., in LA it's very rare to come across a tree with leaves changing colors in the fall. Liquid Amber Trees are an exception. I grabbed a handful of the beautiful, vibrantly colored leaves … [Read more...]
Grilled Rib Eye Steak Marinated in Asian Spices and Korean Pear
You know how different art mediums can be applied in different ways? For instance, you can apply paint to a canvas in fine strokes with a brush, or use a sponge to add texture. You can paint on cement to get a rough effect or on silk for something totally different. As you know, food is my medium. Take a Korean … [Read more...]
Asian-Style Slaw Recipe with Korean Pears
Everyone's talking politics, and meanwhile, I'm just over here cooking with my Korean pears. ;-) When I introduced you to these beauties from Melissa's Produce on Monday, it was to tell you how delicious they are and because they will be starring in all my recipes this week.In this Asian-Style Slaw, the Korean pear … [Read more...]
Introducing Korean Pears
There's some exciting, good news in the culinary world today. Korean Pear season has begun! The season for these incredible delicious pears has just started, will peak in December, and go through March. Melissa's Produce is the largest distributor of Korean Pears in the United States, and I was fortunate … [Read more...]
Welcoming Fall with Pear Recipes
Pears were once called "the fruit of kings," and "the fruit of the gods." Cultivated for over four thousand years, I call them divine -- sweet, succulent, aromatic, and juicy. There are hundreds of varieties of pears, and those most familiar to us are likely Bartlette, Bosc, Comice, and D'Anjou -- to name a … [Read more...]
Holiday Hors D’Oeuvre Party – 2011
People ask me for catering recommendations all the time. I always say the same thing -- Garrick & Miller Fine Catering (mrsjam30@aol.com)! Always! Their food is unbelievably delicious and simply beautiful. And they happen to be two of the loveliest people I know! While Grrick & Miller cater all types … [Read more...]
Poached Pears in Port Two Ways: Sweet and Savory
Poached Pears in Port Two Ways. Really, there are dozens of ways to prepare these gorgeous burgundy stained pear slices. A sweet tart for dessert, and a savory crisp for an appetizer. Above: The sweet, Port Wine Mascarpone Pear Tart Want to feel like a fancy and talented pastry chef? Excellent. Read on! Pears … [Read more...]
