Monthly Archives: July 2011

La Palma Chicken Pie Shop – Anaheim

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Do you like peas?  I hate them.  So I love it when I find a chicken pie that isn’t filled with those little green land mines.  The La Palma Chicken Pie Shop is a throw-back to the diners of old, … Continue reading →

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Pescadou Bistro – Newport Beach

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

If watching the Tour de France makes you long for a charming little family-run French bistro, give Pescadou in Newport Beach a try.  They have been offering some special menus during the Tour, so we decided to try one ($45) … Continue reading →

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World’s Ugliest Tomato

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

This is supposed to be a Virginia Sweets tomato, but somehow it seems to have morphed into another life form.  Do you have any in your garden that can compete?

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Herb Pesto

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

This recipe is a variation on the traditional – the addition of tarragon gives it a lift. Combine in a processor: 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit Restaurant – Orange

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Tucked away in a historic old home in Orange, The Hobbit Restaurant, always one of our favorites, has undergone a beautiful remodel.  The front dining room appears to have been bathed in dark chocolate and gold and now resembles a … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Salad

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

This is a quick, flavor-intense, warm-weather meal: Mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbl. chipotle chile powder, 2 tsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. lime zest, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup diced green onion.  Stir in 1 pound … Continue reading →

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Sage Pesto

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

This recipe from Bobby Flay is a tasty variation on the traditional basil pesto.  It’s great with chicken or on toast with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.  It’s also a way to use sage from your garden. Combine 1 cup … Continue reading →

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The Crosby – Revisited

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

On a warm summer evening a beer sounds really good, so we headed back to The Crosby which has very beer-friendly food.  They have Stella Artois on tap, which is fairly unusual, so we gave it a try and loved … Continue reading →

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