Ingredients: 1 quart cooking oil 15 cloves of fresh peeled garlic 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 4 Polish sausages 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon milk 8 large egg roll wrappers Chopped parsley Preparation: Heat oil in frying pan to medium-high, about 350 degrees. Combine garlic, mayonnaise, cream cheese […]
Written by Katie S. Even though Southern California’s nearly-constant good weather and sunshine means that the region doesn’t experience the dramatic color changes that come with the change in the seasons. This doesn’t mean you can’t have lots of fall color in your garden though. The following ideas are just a few ways you can […]
Written by Wendy M. Paperwhite narcissus are beautiful flowers that can be forced to bloom at almost any time of year. The process is not difficult but it does take time and patience if you want to make sure the flower will bloom when you want it too. In most cases, with the proper care, it takes […]
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced 1/2 cup white vinegar 8 ounces shredded spinach 1/3 cups chopped green onion 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation: Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over low heat stirring occasionally until crisp. Stir in vinegar, heat through and then remove from heat. Add spinach and onions […]
Written by Katie S. Southern California is blessed with such a mild climate that gardeners can enjoy a delicious bounty of fall and winter vegetables quite easily. Whether you have lots of time and energy to devote to a garden or you have a minimum amount of both, you can enjoy fresh vegetables all fall […]
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked white rice, room temperature 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup viniagrette Notes: 1 cup uncooked rice will yield approximately 3 cups when cooked. To toast almonds, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in middle of a 350 degree oven for 5 […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura It’s wintertime and peering in the distance I see a wondrous ocean of vibrant and eye-popping floral display but with closer examination I see no flowers at all, but instead they are brilliantly colored leaves. The last time I was at Disneyland literally hundreds of these beautiful plants showed […]
Ingredients: 16 ounces of softened cream cheese 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 pack Hidden Valley original ranch dressing (small size) Walnuts or pecans Preparation: Blend together cheese and Hidden Valley dressing package contents with hands and shape into ball or log. Roll in walnuts or pecans. Refrigerate Yield: 8 servings Do you […]
Written by Wendy M. Southern California offers the perfect climate for gardening all year round. The warmer spring/summer months and cooler fall/winter months provide growing conditions for almost every type of vegetable or fruit. During the fall months, weeds grow at a much slower pace allowing your garden plants to take in the nutrients they need […]
Ingredients: 12 ounces cooked dried black beans 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup cooked corn 1 ripe avocado 1 chopped green bell pepper 1 chopped red bell pepper 1 cup finely diced red onion 4 finely diced jalapeno peppers 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional) Salt and pepper […]