A Free Wine Encyclopedia!It seems like everybody I know is on a diet. Now that bathing suit weather is here, I’ve lost my “In and Out Burger Buddies”. The friends who once accompanied me to every juicy burger joint in town are now either at the gym, or guzzling Slim Fast like it’s going out of style. Don’t… read more »
Recently I took a cake decorating class from the pastry chef at Disneyland, George Geary. Not only was the class fascinating, it was a delicious experience as well. After decorating the cakes Mr. Geary had made, which ranged from a classic white cake to a rich chocolate truffle cake, my classmates and I were then… read more »
Before we had children, my husband and I thought nothing of hopping into the car and heading out to the latest “In” dining spot. We’d sit like critics for the local newspaper and scrutinize everything from the quality of the china to the selections on the wine list. As one might expect, we quite often… read more »
This is my swan song. I can hardly believe I have been writing this column for 14 years. Son Paul surprised me by saying, “mom, I’m letting you off the hook. Cousin Leslie (my niece) agreed to be food editor.” This pleased me very much, as Leslie was a journalism major at UCLA and is… read more »
Pumpkins are not just for Halloween, but for year-round cancer protection. Daily, I read something about how certain foods aid in forestalling or eliminating certain diseases. Eating pumpkin is the latest scientific information regarding feeding our body machinery more efficiently to live a healthier life. I also just read where tests have shown that women… read more »
By the time most of you read this column, Thanksgiving will have been history. You will have baked (hopefully) or purchased your cooked turkey, and some of that good stuff is still in your refrigerator. Leftover turkey, whether it be made into curry, salad, sandwiches, hash, etc. is always welcome. Turkey is a bountiful food… read more »
A friend and W.O.M.C. member, Maureen Amberg, recently sent me a recipe for Buffalo Wings, knowing how much I adore this food. The season for indoor entertaining is around the corner and I know this will make a hit with your friends. Two stories have crossed my path regarding the creation of Buffalo Wings. One is… read more »
Now that my father has turned his mantle over to my brother, I suppose it was inevitable that my mother should take a break from this column and see what culinary talent lies in her daughter’s repertory. Cooking and eating (and later drinking good wine!) were a very essential part of my childhood. As you… read more »
Natchitoches, Louisiana, founded in 1714, is a quaint, historic town, planted on the scenic, majestic Cane River. It is a town with a sense of true Southern Comfort. The film, “Steel Magnolia” was shot here. Martha Maynard, our charming office manager, is from Natchitoches, and when you call our W.O.M. office, your ears will cuddle-up… read more »
I am of Armenian descent, and this recent acceleration of war in Azerbaijan disturbs me for all the peoples involved. This is not a political column, but food belongs to the world, and how much fun it would be to travel freely, with no anxiety of impending strife, to taste engaging flavors and partake it… read more »