BY GWEN KENNEALLY The very best part of my work is playing with food. I have a reputation for certain dishes, such as coconut shrimp; vegetarian moon rolls with apricot, raspberry or ginger mustard; caprese skewers with homemade … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Playing with Food Never Tasted So Good
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June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This Weekend: Father’s Day Deals, Freebies and Fun Events for All Ages
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June 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG DAD'S DAY DEALS Need a gift for dad? No Roses Jewelry is offering 20% off on gifts for Dad, including business card holders by Tracy Hall, Silver for Men by Samvel and all cuff links and key fobs. Just mention My Daily … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Celebrate Fathers Day With A Special BBQ
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June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY The gift of having an extraordinary male figure in your life is so important and one I wish for all children. I was a daddy’s girl and so is my daughter. On this day I celebrate all dads, grandpas and dad-like figures. … [Read more...]
The Weekend Cocktail: Chocolate Ice Cream Martini
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June 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY June is a fun month of fabulous foodie celebration days. Today just happens to be National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! What a great excuse to create a fun grown up version of a classic chocolate shake! You can add a little whipped … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: For the Love of Chocolate
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June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Oh chocolate — my true love! How many nights it has been just you and I? The evening ends with me beating myself up after hours at the gym and then the sun goes down and I just can’t resist you! Who knew we were doing … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: The Sweet and Romantic Strawberry
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May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is the start of strawberry season and the open-air market is overflowing with these juicy berries. The mix of tart and sweet are at theie glorious and abundant best this time of year. I catered a fundraiser last … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Really Big Salad Recipes for a Crowd (and some fundraising ideas)
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May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY It is that time of year again — school fundraisers and end-of-the -year potlucks. Event locations like football fields play yards and parking lots can often create logistical nightmares. I have rented equipment and built … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for a Mother’s Day Brunch at Home
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May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY “A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” - Tenneva Jordan "We women of one country will be too tender of those of another country … [Read more...]
The Weekend Cocktail: Celebrating in Margaritaville
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May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY For those with Mexican heritage, Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrating their country's victory over France during the Battle of Puebla in 1862, but for the rest of us in Southern California it's just a great excuse to throw … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for the Best Tea Party Ever
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April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY I can always tell when it is Spring because of the many inquiries I receive about afternoon teas for bridal and baby showers, birthday parties and girls reunions. I am also bombarded with requests for tea recipes. I … [Read more...]
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