Please don’t run away when you hear “Eggplant.” I used to run until I was introduced to this amazing sauce by Judy Lyness, my friend and fellow food blogger. I knew that any recipe that Judy recommended was going to be good since she makes really delicious food. This sauce is no exception; in fact, it’s divine. This sauce transforms pasta, fish, chicken or farro into a dish full of amazing flavor.
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Casamiento Wraps: El Salvadoran Comfort Food Made With the Ultimate Rice and Beans
Today I am sharing an El Salvadoran dish and one of my “go-to” comfort foods: casamiento, which means marriage in Spanish. Casamiento is made by mixing together, or marrying, rice and beans. I make a wrap by filling a tortilla with casamiento and my favorite toppings. My kids love when I set up a topping […]

Foil-Roasted Salmon with Fennel and Orange
You know you have a great recipe when the leftovers are just as good cold the next day. That’s what happened to me when I made this whole salmon dish for company last night. This dish really works well for company because you can make one large piece, and it feeds a crowd. Furthermore, the […]

Salmon Mousse Spread and Recipe Notes From the Past
I felt my mom’s presence today, even though she died over twenty years ago. I made her creamy, smoky Salmon Mousse appetizer recipe today for a parent meeting. First, I went to my file box of old family recipes where I found the recipe on a scrap of paper in my handwriting. This recipe is […]

Herb Lime Whitefish: Discovering Finger Limes at the Farmers’ Market
The burst of flavor inside finger limes. One of my favorite things to do is wander around the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market. You never know what fruits and vegetables you’ll discover. So, I met up with my partner in crime, my friend Caroline, and we strolled the stalls. The farmers’ market is a feast for […]
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Hi! I'm Dana, and I'm passionate about food and travel. I'm a foodie first, so every healthy recipe I create has to be delicious. You can find me tinkering in the kitchen or obsessively researching vacations. I have curated all the best things to eat and do at my favorite destinations. Hope you'll join my journey. [Read More]