Currently Browsing: Dawn Walker – chef
Aug 11th 10
protect you & your food
With the beautiful June weather, we were lulled into thinking it was going to be a mild summer. But now August is here with a vengeance! Temperatures this week are expected to top 100 degrees. With this in mind, here are some tips for keeping cool in the heat & keeping your food safe to eat! 1. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER – though this seems pretty obvious, it is easier to become dehydrated than... read more
Jul 21st 10
what’s on the menu
What’s on the menu week of 7/19 - Tuesday, July 20th - Feta, Edamame and Fresh Herb Penne with Baby Spinach Salad Thursday, July 22nd – Mojito Chicken with Roasted Zucchini and Cilantro Rice Click here to order or to find out more informaton. Also Available As always, there is a wide range of meals available frozen. To see frozen options, go to my website. Choices... read more
Jul 15th 10
delicious summer fruit
It’s summertime! Time for fun in the sun, barbecues and dining al fresco. One of the best parts of summer meals is delicious summer fruit. A wide assortment of fruits is in season and available now. Living in Southern California, we are able to buy many locally grown fruits. Now is the time to enjoy peaches, apricots, cherries, watermelon and all kinds of berries. A great summertime activity for the... read more
Jul 12th 10
what’s on the menu
Whats on the menu for Week of July 12th? Tuesday, July 13 Chinese Chicken Salad Thursday, July 15 Herbed Pork Loin Roast with Broccoli and Quinoa Pilaf Tuesday, July 20 Feta, Edamame & Fresh Herb Penne w/Baby Spinach Salad Click here to order or to find out more informaton. Also Available As always, there is a wide range of meals available frozen. To see frozen options, go to my website. ... read more
Jun 30th 10
confused by rolls?
Egg Roll, Spring Roll, Summer Roll. What’s the Difference? A Quick Guide to Making a Healthy Choice. There you are at your favorite Chinese restaurant. You’re looking at the menu trying to decide what to get: egg roll? spring roll? summer roll? Often the words are used interchangeably. What is the difference anyway? Here’s a quick and easy guide to navigating the menu and making the... read more
May 21st 10
you are what you eat
This article was written by David Bjerklie of TIME Magazine and it has been sent all over the internet. I thought you might find this interesting. Thank you David Bjerklie for such an interesting perspective on fruits and vegetables. You are what you eat, so eat well. A stupendous insight of civilizations past has now been confirmed by today’s investigative, nutritional sciences. They have shown that... read more
May 13th 10
remember playdough
What’s fun…creative….and let’s you be a kid again too? Playdough! Playdough (aka Play-doh) is easy to make at home, and fun for kids of all ages. Here’s how to make your own non-toxic variety with custom colors and fragrances. ... read more
May 4th 10
malted ball cookies
I got this recipe out of a magazine and it won 1st prize by someone named Teresa Wargo of Pulaski WI. I can’t for the life of me figure out what magazine but these cookies are like candy. They are super sweet and chewy. You need: 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup firmed packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons instant hot... read more




