Culinary Musings & News

Casting Call for FOX’s MasterChef – Coming to San Diego!

I about fell out of my chair when I received an audition invitation from the casting agent for Fox’s MasterChef – Season 4!

A casting call for the next season of MasterChef will be held in San Diego on October 6, 2012!

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Cuties Clementines^® Are Back!

Culinary Musings & News

They are the perfect snack…pick up two or three on your way out the door. I feel much better about going for my fourth Cutie rather than a fourth holiday cookie!

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‘Tis the Season for Roasting Chestnuts and Grabbing Cuties!

Appetizers & Condiments

What can be more quintessential about our winter holiday season than roasting chestnuts? Chestnuts…soft & buttery like Nat King Cole’s lovely voice in the Holiday Classic “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You).”

Also, don’t forget to pick up your “Cuties”

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Lunch with Hollywood Food Stylist, Susan Spungen, of Eat Pray Love

Culinary Musings & News

A luncheon with Hollywood’s premier food stylist, Susan Spungen, food coordinator for the “Eat Pray Love” motion picture, starring Julia Roberts. Also, a last minute honor for attendees included the film’s producer, Dede Gardner (President of Plan B Entertainment).

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Grant Grill’s Smashing Pumpkin Tini at The US Grant Hotel, San Diego

Cocktails & Beverages

From Troy Johnson’s mention on the Food Network, we tried the Smashing Pumpkin cocktail offered at Grant Grill, US Grant Hotel, San Diego. It’s a spicy, festive and beautiful way to toast in the rest of the holiday season!

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Costco’s 2010 Annual Cookbook – Smart Cooking The Costco Way

Culinary Musings & News

What I enjoy about these cookbooks are the diversity of contemporary dishes that’s featured by both their suppliers and celebrity chefs like Mario Batali, Ellie Krieger, Steve Raichlen and several more.

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