Nicoise Salad

04/11/2012

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The One and Only Nicoise by Julie Child

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It's so beautifully arranged on the plate - you know someone's fingers have been all over it.” -Julia Child

When I first met my husband I was surprised to discover this "spicy man" had an unusual favorite dish: Nicoise Salad. It was then that I began my search for a delectable recipe to satisfy his craving. 
And who better to learn how to make a terrific Nicoise salad than Julia? To this day, it still stands as the Best Nicoise he has ever had.

Julia Child was the Queen of French cooking. When I research her recipes, I find that her techniques are solid and there is an uncommon quality to them that showcases her love and understanding of food and creativity in the kitchen; she was beyond her time and her TV show changed the world of cooking. Her overall "klutziness" in the kitchen (or perhaps she was just tipsy?) is uncommon to see, yet utterly adorable and proves to be just as entertaining as tasting her creations! 

Craving Nicoise? Click here for the recipe.
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Red-Tailed Parrot Cocktail

02/16/2012

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Geoff and the Red-Tailed Parrot

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Being the lead actor on a TV show lends very little free time. After a grueling 15 hour day of work, Geoff Stults then has to memorize the next day’s dialogue. Yep, all the teachers of his past would be proud to know he does his homework! 

At lunch, when he’d really rather be sleeping, he opts to work out - no matter the location. Before heading back to filming, he’ll often come to the hair trailer drenched, (from swimming laps in the ocean), in desperate need of a restyle. 

While in the hair and makeup trailer, we make kale salad, green tea blends, turmeric tonics, protein drinks and anything we can find to keep this hard-pressed dude going. 

When Geoff isn’t working, he’s part owner of Rock & Reilly’s, a rock n’ roll pub on Sunset Blvd. While Geoff’s drink of choice is Guinness, his character Walter on the TV show “The Finder” has an endless array of favorite cocktails that “have purpose.” Seeking a "Walter" favorite, we recently discovered...
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Meyer Lemon Risotto

01/25/2012

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Meyer Lemon Nosh with Kelli
There is hardly a person more warm-hearted and lovely than Kelli and her adorable family.
Kelli Williams and I love to nibble on nosh all over town. Though I have to say, one of my all-time favorite dishes is her husband Ajay Sahgal's speciality: 
Meyer Lemon Risotto
Despite its silky texture, this recipe has no cream or cheese! Astonishing! 
The Meyer lemon adds an unexplainable bite to this rich dish. Click Here 
or read more for the recipe...
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Arborio Rice

01/25/2012

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What is Arborio Rice?

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If you looked at the Ajay and Kelli's Recipe (above) and wondered...
Arborio rice has a creamy texture similar to pasta. Though it used to be grown exclusively in Italy, it's now also grown in California. This delicious comfort food is a great backdrop for many flavors of choice. In addition to Ajay's recipe, you can try it with veggies and other herbs and spices, and it can be found at supermarkets, specialty stores, and Whole Foods.
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Mageina's Kale Pasta

01/23/2012

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The recipe the dog almost ate

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Mageina Tovah, recent guest star on "The Finder," warms our hearts with her joyful personality, stories of rescuing animals, and her overall enthusiasm of everything...especially when we make Trailer Kale! 
She told us how her bunnies eat better than she does - 
she feeds them piles of kale each week. 
Her favorite recipe was discovered because she had too much kale and needed to free up space in the fridge. 
As she was printing the recipe for us though, Skeeter Fox (aka her fluffy dog), ate our copies!
 Fear not, a copy survived!
                                                           Read More or click here for the recipe.
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Mercedes a.m. delight

01/21/2012

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Hydrate Fool
Actress Mercedes Masohn has more energy than the average person. 
However after a long night of events, even she gets worn out, 
leaving her tired and dehydrated the next morning.  
This is one of her favorite breakfast meals that's both easy and rejuvenating: 
Toasted bread of choice (I had rice bread on hand) 
Sliced avocados
Sliced tomatoes
A pinch of salt
A splash of lemon.
So simple yet so refreshing!
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