Super Sweet, End Of Summer Watermelon

Fresh from the Farmer's Market, this super sweet watermelon keeps the taste of summer in the house even when the kids are back to school. Try cutting it in bite sized cubes (or balls) and mixing with some crumbled Feta cheese, a drizzle of olive oil (to keep the melon from getting mealy), mint leaves and a little freshly ground black pepper.

photo by: Lisa Keating


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New Orleans or New Orleans Square?

Here are a few snaps from my camera roll. Can you tell which pics are New Orleans (Louisana) and which are from New Orleans Square (Disneyland)? When I was a kid, I always loved to linger in New Orleans Square when we visited Disneyland; the music, the narrow, winding alleyways filled with shops, the food. I had no idea how true to the original Big Easy the California copy was! It's as true today, as ever.

photos by: Lisa Keating


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Oh yes, all of the photos above are from a recent trip to New Orleans, except the second from the left, taken yesterday at Disneyland.

Easy Gazpacho Recipe From EncinoMom

Gazpacho is very forgiving. Read the ingredients below as a list of suggestions and let your taste buds and the contents of your fridge be your guide. I like my Gazpacho zesty and I've used cilantro instead of hot sauce and zucchini when there weren't any cukes in the fridge!

Ahh, Gazpacho!

2-3 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled
1 large cucumber, peeled
1 red pepper
1/2 small yellow onion
2 scallions
3 cloves of garlic
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons hot sauce (just discovered; Café Des Amis' Zydeco Rouge - amazing flavor)
1 Ancho pepper, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste

Gazpacho is a great place to use tasty home grown produce with cosmetic flaws. Notice, in the pic above,  some of the tomatoes are split and the cucumber has uneven color, but it won't matter once the vegies meet the food processor!

Combine all ingredients using a food processor. Chill and serve with an ice cube or two in each bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs and croutons if desired. Makes 8-10 servings.






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photos by: Lisa Keating




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