Monday, February 25, 2013

Exploring,Experiencing, Doing Things in So. California

A bed full of Aragula
 
Picking the best ones
Wine Tasting in Temecula Valley Winery 
It's purely the reds for me! They go well with Tomato-Mozarella Pizza!
Harvesting aragula at the house front garden

                                                     

Saturday, February 23, 2013

The Beauty of Fire on a Chilly Night in So. California

Firewood starting to burn

Dancing Fire

Cozy and Warm


Nothing can replace the beautybof a real nfire


Sunday, February 17, 2013

My full course Dinner for my BFF and her Hubby

The ala-chef at work... borrowing my bff's gourmet kitchen

Making shrimp- avocado salad

Spanish creme brulee fresh from te oven

Shrimp-avocado salad presented on avocado shell

The complete dinner course

Saturday, February 16, 2013

My Totally Eurasian Dinner Course Created in Nevada

 Seared Heart of Romaine Salad dressed in anchovy-garlic sauce

Shrimps glazed with Japanese Mayonnaise and condensed milk
Tandori Chicken My Style with sauteed veggies on the side
Steamed Alaskan cod flavored with various Asian spices

Spanish Creme Brûlée in cream sauce 
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Monday, February 11, 2013

A Cozy Place, A Cozy Fire to Keep Me Warm! The Ala Chef Concierge taking a winter break,hibernating somewhere till spring comes!

A cozy fire to keep me warm...
And a glass of red wine to make me warmer!
A warm company of a warm friend!
The breathtaking view of the mountains of Lake Tahoe
View from the house window of snow-capped Sierra Mountains






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