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GRAND RESIDENCES RIVIERA CANCUN AND COCKTAILS

Lately I’ve been dreaming of Grand Residences Riviera Cancun. It’s the 5-star resort where I would love to be confined. Beautiful suites. Lovely beach. Great pool. And best of all, unmatchable food and drink. As to cocktails, here are two recipes: the resort’s Habanero Margarita and the Almond Passion. Mmmmmm!

COCKTAIL: MARK KATZMAN’S MASTERPIECE

Not allowed to drink alcohol while recovering from a concussion, photographer Mark Katzman invents a 70-calorie Masterpiece of a cocktail.

¶ Posted 26 May 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BEVERAGES § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § LOW CALORIE § LOW FAT ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: cocktail, Ketel One Citroen vodka, low calorie, Mark Katzman, Trader Joe's

CHOCOLATE CHIP KISS COOKIES FROM MINDY BIANCA

Here’s Mindy Bianca’s favorite recipe: an unusual Chocolate Chip Kiss Cookie with a “surprise” center. Mindy knows food being a super knowledgeable Public Relations specialist with her own firm Mindy Bianca Public Relations (MBPR). The recipe is oh so easy to make and will wow whoever is lucky enough to be on the eating end.

¶ Posted 13 May 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ALABAMA § CHOCOLATE § COOKIES § DESSERTS § GULF SHORES § JAMAICA § ORANGE BEACH § RESORTS § SCOTLAND ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Alabama, Chocolate chip cookies, COOKIES, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Hershey, kiss cookies, MBPR, Mindy Bianca, Scotland, Sunset at the Palms

YUCA’S HUT COCHINITA PIBIL

IMMIGRANT CHEF: SOCORRO HERRERA Yuca’s Hut Los Angeles, California Socorro Herrera was born in Mérida, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán State. Both ancient Mayas and Spanish conquistadors settled in Mérida leaving behind rich cultural characteristics that influenced Socorro as she grew up, married and started a family. Seeking a “better education for her […]

¶ Posted 03 May 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § MEXICO § RESTAURANTS § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Cochinita Pibil, Immigrant chef, Los Angeles, roasted pork, Socorro Herrera, Yuca's Hut, Yucatan State

KNEE PATCHES

Kellie Conklin White shares her grandmother’s recipe for Knee Patches. A sweet and crunch, cinnamon and sugar pastry that her grandmother would make for Easter.

¶ Posted 27 April 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § COOKIES § DESSERTS § EASTER § GRANDMOTHER RECIPES ‡ Comments Off °

A PERFECT MEZZE MEAL

Great ideas and recipes for a snazzy brunch or family dinner mezze meal. Concept copied from Toast Bakery Cafe and Ta-eem Grill in Los Angeles.

¶ Posted 17 April 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § LOS ANGELES § RESTAURANTS § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Blues City, Farmshop, hummus, jalapeño spread, Los Angeles, mezze, Olive Salad, pimento cheese, salmon pate, Ta-eem, Toast Bakery Cafe

THE SOUTHERN GRIND COFFEE HOUSE’S BUTTERCREAM SUGAR COOKIES

The buttercream sugar cookies from The Southern Grind Coffee House in Gulf Shores, Alabama are as delicious as they are beautiful. The recipe can be altered to make perfect holiday cookies including those for Easter, Christmas and the Fourth of July. The Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area includes many other delights, including oysters, a georgous beach, and The Lodge at Gulf State Park.