The Esmeralda Frozen Mojito

Because last week was busier than ever and today I feel like a party. Because we just picked more than 80 pounds of tomatoes from our kitchen garden and this means my weekend will be busier than ever, canning again.

Tomato Frenzy: Canning, Canning, Canning!

This has been a very hectic summer. First, we went to Newport Beach then to Avocado Country and La Jolla. Then, the boys’ swim meets, water polo and basketball games. Last weekend we went to Hollywood to see Gustavo Dudamel. And now, all our tomatoes are getting ripe at the same time!

And his Name is Love (Turandot at the Bowl)

When Los Angeles Philharmonic released its 2011 summer program at the Hollywood Bowl, the very first day tickets were on sale we got them to enjoy Gustavo Dudamel conducting Puccini’s last opera.

This was a dream came true. Not only Turandot is my favorite opera. Last summer we missed first Dudamel opera night at the Bowl (Bizet’s Carmen) and this year there is a rumor that La Scala di Milano is trying to steal his brilliant, electrifying baton from LA Phil...

La Vinotinto

Red wine. This is the name of this delicate, elegant cocktail. It’s also the name and color of my home country national soccer team.

Mini Caprese Salad

Today is this blog’s first anniversary.

Tomatomania

Yesterday we harvested 20 pounds of tomatoes.

Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Risotto

As you may know, I don’t really care about meat. I love bacon bits, chorizo bits, prosciutto di Parma, Jamón de Jabugo, salami and spaghetti with meatballs...

Jewels in my Kitchen Garden II

Onion flower.

Beauty is all over. Even in the simplest things.

Spaghetti alla carbonara, La Fenice and Diego Matheuz

I always say that to be happy, you just have to want to be happy, simple.  The reason I made this pasta today is not only because I love it and it makes me and my tummy happy, but because we woke up with a news that made me extremely happy.

Watermelon Mojito and a Happy 4th of July!

When I think of a summer fruit, watermelon comes to my mind. When I think of a summer cocktail, mojitos are first in line. What can be more summer than watermelon and mojitos? The answer is: watermelon mojitos!

Linguini with Pesto alla Trapanese

Before you start reading this I want to warn you: this blog is at serious risk of becoming mono thematic.