Avocado and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Ca Avocados

by: fabiola in: Dressings, Condiments, Sauces

You’ll hopefully forgive me for the short posts this summer, it has been full of change and adventure.  Also it is a bit more challenging to stay inside and write longer posts sharing life with you when I want to run outside and play!  I know you understand as you …

Read More

Zucchini and Tomato Spicy Summer Pasta

by: fabiola in: Entrees, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Zucchini and Tomato Spicy Summer Pasta

It’s too good of a recipe to share with you again this summer. Enjoy!

Original:
It actually got hot here, like seriously HOT! It hit over 100 a few days last week, which it has not done in a few years. That is a big deal around here in the Pacific Northwest. …

Read More

Peach Galette, a Simply Perfect Summer Treat

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Peach Galette, a Simply Perfect Summer Treat

Love this recipe!

Original:
I love fruit, I love all fruit! I love it cooked, raw, in desserts, for breakfast, and all by itself. I love it. So peaches are no stranger to my kitchen during peach season. And this galette proved to be top ten on the fruit dessert list. I …

Read More

New West Knifeworks Review and Ribbon Zucchini Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Salad, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

As a chef, a well made knife is very important to me.  Not only as chef, but also as a blogger.  The difference in a knife cut can make or break a dish, be it for a photograph, or the amount of flavor extracted from the sweated onion for the …

Read More

Chile Relleno

by: fabiola in: Entrees, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

Chile rellenos are one of the best things that ever happened to this Earth.  They are a bit labor intensive but so worth it.  It has just a few ingredients but it turns into a flavor balancing act that is to die for!  I’m keeping the intro short, the recipe …

Read More

1000 Cooks for the Cure by KitchenAid and Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water)

by: fabiola in: Beverages and Smoothies

KitchenAid has asked me to participate in the 1000 Cooks for the Cure to bring awareness to the on going battle against breast cancer.  I made an Agua de Jamaica as it has a beautiful bright pink color and wonderful natural benefits for our health.  Please take a moment and …

Read More

KitchenAid 5~Speed Hand Blender Review

by: fabiola in: Travel and Stories

I am so excited to share this review with you today finally!  I received this KitchenAid 5 Speed Hand Blender for review.  I put it to work on one of my favorite Mexican meals which involves many steps, and this was the perfect tool for the job.  I made Chile Rellenos from …

Read More