Katie the Cairn loving Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. After using it yesterday I put it on the stairs to later take upstairs. She seems to know it is a much-loved item. She snuggled up instagram.com/p/CitLexJPsx5/…

Celebrating Paradise Dynasty’s one year anniversary with a Sentosa Mimosa- Champagne+dragon fruit syrup+orange juice instagram.com/p/Ci3pIs2pDhl/…

Populaire, Costa Mesa: this luscious duck breast haunts my dreams. Perfect duck breast, pink but beautifully caramelized on the exterior, plays with black plums, red endive, and brown butter beet purée. Yum-Oh-Lah! instagram.com/p/Ci8iML_BVwe/…

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Making Chocolate Bouchons: giving them a Halloween theme for an upcoming story. Grown-up nibbles or serve with ice cream. Yum. @ Huntington Beach, California instagram.com/p/CjRKwUiPtzD/…

Union Social, Rodeo 39, Stanton: newly opened with a classy speakeasy vibe - luscious craft cocktails from the former bar manager-mixologist at Mayfield AND in the kitchen, head sushi chef at L.A.’s Katsuya. instagram.com/p/CjTuQkAvqzM/…

Ghost Fun! Pretzel rods dipped in melted white chocolate. Boo! Candy eyes, black gel. Mini chocolate chips. Kids love ‘em. instagram.com/p/CjeLaCyJDqz/…

Homemade Cranberry-Pecan Loaf: so tasty! Welcome cranberry season! instagram.com/p/Cjgsgs4P1a5/…

At Home: Chicken breasts coated with panko and pecans. Delicious crunch. instagram.com/p/Cj1N6lvPdTt/…

Kai Lounge, Pacific City, Huntington Beach - Modern Japanese - opens October 28th. instagram.com/p/CkJIiWOpWQh/…

Kai Lounge, Pacific City: Tempura Rock Fish w/ Yuzu Honey Aioli. @ Huntington Beach, California instagram.com/p/CkNBzRALFNe/…

Quickie Snack: Manchego cheese topped with Melissa’s Guava Paste that’s sweet and tangy w/ hints of honey and strawberries. Here stacked on Triscuits. Easy. @cathythomascooks Melissa's Produce instagram.com/p/CkTgb2FumTg/…

Condiment with roots in Northern Italy that I love on leftover turkey— grape mostarda I made with seedless red grapes quickly cooked in balsamic vinegar and spices. Yum! @cathythomascooks Melissa's Produce instagram.com/p/CkWxo8oPyu1/…

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes! instagram.com/p/CkmrX4qrAE2/…

Nigella Lawson at Irvine Barclay: renowned British food writer and TV cook appears Saturday, November 26 at 8 PM. “Food is constant pleasure.” instagram.com/p/Ck6J-Q9pbox/…

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BLOOM, newly opened restaurant in San Juan Capistrano - you gotta try the cheesecake! Tahitian Vanilla Bean & Blood Orange Cheesecake w/ Pistachio Crumble♥️ instagram.com/p/Clw4M-JvA_w/…

Hooray for Sue Grant, honored in today’s OC Register for her generous work to help struggling readers. One of OC’s most influential. instagram.com/p/Cmt47TcLjsd/…

Super Bowl Grub: Ina’s Chicken Chili - mine garnished with cilantro, sour cream, grated cheeses, and Trader Joe’s Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers (with Mexican seasoning) @ Huntington Beach, California instagram.com/p/CnfbG9LyJAC/…

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