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Create a Cool Cocktail for Your Party- My Best Sangria

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 19, 2010, 11:13 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Drinks | 0 comments

This tasty Sangria is an addictive cool drink for the summer heat

Starting off with an Early Morning Tour of the Desert Botanical Garden

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 6, 2010, 1:04 pm in Travel | 2 comments

An early morning visit to Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden

Dinner at The Phoenician and Jean-Georges Tuna Tartare Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 30, 2010, 2:16 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel, Wine | 4 comments

A progressive dinner at The Phoenician in Phoenix, Arizona and and the recipe for Jean Georges Vongerichten’s mouth watering Tuna Tartare served at the J & G Steakhouse there.

Tapas and Paella for a Milestone Birthday Party

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 29, 2010, 10:39 am in Celebrations, Food and Drink, Menus, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

Tapas with Paella – great menu for a special occasion party.

Welcome to Phoenix

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 24, 2010, 4:43 pm in Food and Drink, Travel | 1 comment

1-2-3-4 Cake

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 22, 2010, 12:46 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 9 comments

The basic recipe for 1-2-3-4 cake is 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour and 4 eggs, with enough milk to make the batter pourable. Repeat this basic formula like a mantra, committing it to your memory, and you will never be at a loss for a cake recipe at the spur of the moment.

A different perspective on the Gulf disaster-an interview with Poppy Tooker

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 12, 2010, 7:39 am in Current Affairs, Food and Drink | 5 comments

The Passing of Albert Vera- and an Institution

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 11, 2010, 10:13 am in Food and Drink, Personal Reflection | 3 comments

Birthday Celebrations

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 28, 2010, 1:32 pm in Celebrations, Special Events | 0 comments

French Dressing- Revisiting a Retro Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 23, 2010, 11:12 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 4 comments

a recipe for French dressing, a classic vinaigrette with a hint of tomato- not the orangey, sweet glop of bottled French dressings of our youth