Author Archives: Rachel
A Journey into White
I have a love/love relationship with white wine… I drink it the way some people drink diet coke or coffee… don’t judge me, I have toddlers and my own company and a glass of white wine is often the perfect end to a loooooong day! Here are a handful of whites that i love and
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Pico de Gallo
My mom has been making this salsa for years. It’s the perfect topping for tacos, or if you’re from Bakersfield like I am, also the perfect topping for Tri-Tip. It only has a few ingredients, and is the simplest thing in the world, but guest still inevitably look at me like I’ve walked on water
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Honey Bunches of Chicken
This week is a mad dash to finalize all the details of Sawyer’s 2nd Super Hero themed birthday party on Sunday… mad dash because I have “real” client’s events to produce and am trying my best to squeeze in my own personal event into the mayhem.Food is always a key ingredient at any of my
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Purple Party
I received an unexpected call a few weeks ago. A client I hadn’t heard from in 5 years called and asked me to pull together an event for her daughter’s birthday. 5 years ago we had worked together to pull off a fantastic Bat Mitzvah and now that little girl had grown up and is
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Fiesta Corn Salad
I knew that this type of salad existed, I mean, I’ve seen it at the occasional fiesta-ish buffet but it never occurred to me to make it myself. Though, as you well know, corn is in season, and the going rate is 6 ears for $1 at the local grocer… are you kidding me?? Fresh,
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Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Honey
Oh yes, you read that title correctly… this is in fact one of the most decadent, yet simple appetizers I have in my arsenal. Simply toast a sliced baguette, top with fresh goat cheese and candied walnuts then drizzle with truffle honey. The crunch of the baguette paired with the tang of the goat cheese
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Mamacita’s Guacamole