Six Months In

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FP Yellow cropped2On March 13, 2016, with the encouragement of my Breakfast Club, Neighborly Life was launched.  The goal?  To share Life / Recipes / Stories / Tips / History.  I’ve been surprised by the level of interest, and responses to my posts.

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flagSo here’s the highlights of the last six months: Continue reading →

The Well Prepared Kitchen

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I’ve been collecting kitchen related gadgets my entire adult life. There are a few pieces I’ve found to be indispensable. There are just certain items I can’t live without (need-to-haves). Then there are those little luxuries which just make me happy when I use them (nice-to-haves). Here’s my list of gadgets that make me prepared for anything: Continue reading →

The Heirloom Dilemma

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IMG_3080For me, heirloom tomatoes just beg for simple treatment. I don’t like to mess with them. I just want them on a plate, displaying all their colorful juicy beauty. For me, it seems a shame to do anything other than let them be. When I do fuss with them, I feel a tinge of guilt. At the I 🍆🍅🍑 California farmer’s market, however, I got A LOT of heirlooms… and I can only consume so much salad. So, this afforded me the luxury of playing with a few of them outside of the salad bowl. Continue reading →

“Is there more rice?”

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“Is there more rice?”  No matter what wonderful food accompanies steamed rice, this is precisely the question I get each and every time I serve my husband steamed white rice.  Something so simple, and yet he always wants more.  It’s enough to drive me crazy given the work that went into the other elements of dinner, but at least I know he’s enjoying his dinner.

For a recent Asian inspired dinner, Continue reading →

Why didn’t I think of that?

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Alex and I recently tried out a new restaurant in Tustin, Centro. They make really good, simple food, with fresh ingredients. Most of the menu is focused around a beautiful tile mosaic covered wood burning stove. Bonus: It’s a winery/brewery tasting room too!

IMG_3011They have plenty of great pizza’s on the menu, but my favorite dish was actually the bruschetta. This is what caused me to say: “Why didn’t I think of that?” Continue reading →

I 🍆🍅🍑 California

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I’ve been known to plan my Europe trips around the markets, and SoCal weekends are no different.  We are so lucky to live in a place that has access to such wonderful, fresh, and diverse produce.  Last weekend, Alex and I visited one of my favorite farmer’s markets – the Seal Beach Farmer’s market.  It’s right on the harbor, so you get a nice view and a cool breeze all year round.  It also has a craft fair right next to it.  #Heaven!

This week’s haul included: Continue reading →