
Got 15 minutes? A spicy Italian pasta sauce is minutes away, and made with just pantry basics. Bijouxs Basics: 15-Minute Arrabiata Sauce, another jewel to share. Continue reading Bijouxs Basics: 15-Minute Arrabiata Sauce

Got 15 minutes? A spicy Italian pasta sauce is minutes away, and made with just pantry basics. Bijouxs Basics: 15-Minute Arrabiata Sauce, another jewel to share. Continue reading Bijouxs Basics: 15-Minute Arrabiata Sauce

Here is literally everything I grow my tiny beachside garden in a bowl, the Ventura Highway Garden Salad-on the fresh and healthy road, of course a little jewel. Continue reading Ventura Highway Garden Salad

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”~ Margaret Atwood.
The delight of stepping out into the garden and snipping fresh herbs, is one of the best garden investments a cook can make. No. 362 Herb Salad with Jicama & Cherries, a salad looking to summer and another little jewel from the kitchen. Continue reading Herb Salad with Jicama & Cherries

The spring farmers markets are brimming with beautiful fruits & vegetables. With this bounty in my fridge, I created Roasted Carrots with Blood Oranges & Yogurt, a simply healthy little jewel. Continue reading Roasted Carrots and Blood Orange with Yogurt

I was obsessed with this soup from the very first taste, Spicy Thai Carrot Soup. Sweet carrots pureed with a touch of warming spices and made smooth with creamy coconut. I picked it up every week from Whole Foods Market, then the soup went away; I was so bummed. My relentless search led me to a version of the Spicy Thai Carrot soup I have enjoyed, a little jewel found. Continue reading Spicy Thai Carrot Soup