Monthly Archives: November 2009

Cruisin: Catalina

Posted on November 30, 2009 by kiki

Our first port was Catalina Island. You have already heard me wax poetic about the island’s pleasures. Dating of the construction of the Green Pleasure Pier Pier varies by several sources. Here’s what they say: 1) Pier Green or the … Continue reading →

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Cruisin’

Posted on November 18, 2009 by kiki

I recently took a 3-day cruise to Baja. After the food we had eaten on the cruise to Alaska, I was none too sure what my dining options would be. But hey, I was going to Mexico, right? So what … Continue reading →

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Frozen Salads

Posted on November 10, 2009 by kiki

Yum! Don’t the words frozen and salad together in one dish make your mouth water? Aren’t you tempted to just jump right into the computer screen? This recipe is a sweet one! Let’s see, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, salt, … Continue reading →

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Accidental Nazis with Brad Pitt

Posted on November 5, 2009 by kiki

See Brad Pitt eat a wasabi swastika!

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Tangy Tomato Aspic

Posted on November 3, 2009 by kiki

Oooh, tangy! Tangy is another word whose appeal has fallen by the wayside. Combined with aspic – which is actually lemon Jell-O in this recipe, and tomatoes, how can you go wrong? Why not add some vinegar, onion juice, celery … Continue reading →

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Central CA: Nipomo by the Sea

Posted on November 3, 2009 by kiki

As long as I was taking the long way home, I thought I might as well visit my brother, Johnny, who was hosting a BBQ at the local bar. But first I had to make a stop at the traveler’s … Continue reading →

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