I can’t help but picture a small little doll with red hair, a sweet smile wearing a wide brimmed, pink, strawberry hat.  I loved that little doll.  I hear that they have come out with a new version of Strawberry Shortcake, but I will be honest, when I saw it I was less than impressed.  She looks like the teenage sister of the little doll I played with. Maybe it is just the nostalgia though; everything is better in a memory.

Today’s strawberry shortcake is a whole different story though….one of the YUMMY kind.  No recipe today, just go to your local store, buy, build, and have one happy mouth.

Food Friday:  Strawberry Shortcake

I remember the first time I ate it like it was yesterday.  It took quesadillas for me to a whole new level and to this day I am forever grateful.  Who knew that a quesadilla could really have anything in it, with any kind of cheese you desire?  I didn’t, that is until the night that I had the delcious piece of heaven called the “Mango and Brie Quesadilla” at The Kensington Grill. I don’t even know if they still have it there, but I do know that it changed my life that night.

I sometimes get on a food kick.  Recently it has been trying to make the “perfect” gourmet quesadilla.  I am not sure that this one was a “perfect” one, but it was pretty delicious.  Maybe one day I will attempt to make the heavenly one, but for now…Happy Food Friday!

Today’s Feature: BBQ Onion, Red Pepper and Smoked Gouda Quesadilla

Here is another dinner that I thought just made the coolest picture, and since I have gotten some notice to my abundance of fish recipes, I thought I would just go with it and give you another.  I mean, this IS “Good Friday” so you can go home an whip this little gem up tonight if you want!

On that note, Happy Good Friday!  I had a good exchange with a friend last year if it is appropriate to say “Happy Good Friday” and I came to the conclusion it is, so I am sticking to my guns.  I mean, I am stoked that Jesus died for us, so a HAPPY day it is!

Today’s Feature: Salmon Salad with Fennel, Orange and Mint

If you were to ask me if I like fish, I would probably say no.  Sure, I eat salmon.  And I like sushi.  And when I really stop to think about it, I have had some amazing fish at a restaurant before.  I don’t know what it is, maybe the distant memory of having some bad fish a long time ago, or the way fish smells, but when I think of fish I don’t think of liking it.  So when Daniel told me that he wanted to buy some fresh Sea Bass from our favorite sushi fish supplier, I was supportive, but less then enthusiastic.  I mean, I don’t really like fish…..

Then I ate the fresh Sea Bass from Catalina Offshore and now I feel like a new fish-eating, nay, fish-LOVING woman.  This is by far the BEST FISH I have ever eaten.  Fresh, moist, with a buttery flavor and a texture that melts in your mouth.  If you live in San Diego, you need to RUN, not walk, to Catalina Offshore and pick some up next time they have a shipment.

We tried two different recipes with this fish, and both were fantastic.  This one photographed a little better, so it will be today’s feature merely based on it’s good looks.

Today’s Feature: Sea Bass with Coconut Curry Sauce

I think everyone one of has had a moment that they pretended to be cooler than they actually were.  I know that when I walk into a pretentious restaurant or bar, I immediately sit a little straighter and try to cover my clutch purse purchased from Target while quickly tucking my DSW high heels under the table cloth.  Am I alone?  I don’t think so.  I have seen you too, at the table next to me nervously fidgeting with in the tag on your Old Navy coat.  Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me if mine is with you.

That is this week’s Food Friday.  It is pretending to be a little cooler than it is.  Pretentious title, fancy looking, but super easy to make.  Impress your friends and give it a whirl.

Today’s Feature: Sole Wrapped Asparagus with a Orange Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce