My goodness Brussels sprouts have hit every restaurant menu … roasted, shaved, fried … you name it. Though to me the classic Brussels sprout recipe is the one that I grew up with. It’s pretty simple, and what I like the best is that the […]

One of my favorite memories of my childhood was my grandparent’s huge mission fig tree. My grandmother had made a little play area under the shade of the tree for her grandchildren. She had found a small old iron stove and put it under it […]

My sister Carrie turned me onto the wonders of hazelnut oil and arugula. Seriously, all you have to do is mix the two together for something fun to top a sandwich or use as a side dish. Did you know that in other countries arugula […]

These appetizers get their name from the fact when they are fried they look like an old-fashioned firecracker. I’ve been making these for a while, especially once my nieces discovered that they loved shrimp. Now the pairing with the Taco Shop Avocado Sauce https://auntmomos.com/taco-shop-avocado-sauce/ was a […]