For this morning I made a four-egg omelette with hothouse cherry and pear-shaped tomatoes and spinach, feta cheese and red pepper flakes. Bob and I both use peppers when we cook - fresh jalapeños when we can get them at the Farmer's Market, dried when we can't. Since I didn't... Read more →

We love pasta. What would life be like without this wonderful food? We also try to cut back on carbohydrates. One of our favorite discoveries is the spiralizer, a tool that creates noodles from zucchini and other vegetables. By making noodles from zucchini you gain the nutritional benefits of vegetables,... Read more →

There are many recipes that call for spicy sausage: soups, pizza, pasta, and just for breakfast. Most traditional sausage is made with a high percentage of fat and organ meats (heart, liver, etc.). They also often contain preservatives, flavor enhancers and sugar. The best way to get around this is... Read more →

For comfort food many people turn to a pasta. We do, too. My wife and I love a good pasta meal. This is a light dish that can serve as a whole meal in a bowl. It’s fast, succulent, and is packed with good, healthy food. I chose to use... Read more →

Visit Lompoc and you’ll find a town with old buildings covered in murals, great local coffee shops, fine dining, and more. We discovered Sissy’s Uptown Café several years ago and go back every time we are in town. Sissy’s was created by the Springer family in 2002 and is a... Read more →

This recipe came about on a cold evening when we needed a quick dinner. Looking around the kitchen we found some odds and ends in the cupboard and refrigerator and created a new staple for busy weeknight cooking. Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 large garlic cloves... Read more →