Baked Chile Lime Cod with Parmesan Broccoli

Posted on January 3, 2020February 27, 2020 by Trista

Health eats are all the rage (as they should be). My Baked Chile Lime Cod with Parmesan Broccoli is a great treat and healthy to boot. Wild Caught Cod is a healthy fish with many benefits. It is low in fat, high in protein and a great source for protein. It is also high in […]

Kicked Up Bolognese

Posted on August 21, 2019February 25, 2020 by Trista

Tantalize your taste buds with this classic bolognese with a little extra punch. Simmer this collection of ingredients for around 2 1/2 hours and be rewarded with a sauce that is packed with complex flavor. Ingredients 1 container of Trader Joe’s Miripoix Mix (onion, celery and carrot) If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s nearby, […]

Albacore / Salmon / Chicken Cakes – Or Try It Stir Fried

Posted on August 9, 2019February 25, 2020 by Trista

My friend Danna shared this recipe with me a while back. She cooks occasionally for the office and this is a recipe handed down through her family that she has tweaked to be more healthy. The original recipe consisted of egg, flour and tuna or salmon. Although is was a yummy comfort food, she decided […]

FLOrista Mango Salsa

Posted on July 15, 2019February 27, 2020 by Trista

I have an alter-ego and her name is FLOrista. I own a few condos in Destin and Panama City Beach, FL and when I visit my alter-ego takes over. She is laid back, colorful, loves to shop and is a lot of fun! Ha ha, I am always a lot of fun! FLOrista loves to […]

Consumer Review: Del Real Foods Salsa de Molcajeta Roja Fire Roasted Salsa

Posted on March 11, 2019February 25, 2020 by Trista

Salsa de Molcajeta Roja is the bomb! Your taste buds will get a little jolt as soon as Del Real Foods Salsa de Molcajeta Roja Fire Roasted Salsa hits your tongue. I discovered this salsa on a trip to Costco many months ago and I am just getting around to doing a review. The first […]

Luxurious And Relaxing Spa Day at the Montage

Posted on November 16, 2018February 25, 2020 by Trista

Unplug, Unwind and Relax. Spending the day with friends at Spa Montage Laguna Beach always recharges my batteries. So, a small group of my friends try to book a visit every few months to treat ourselves and catch up with a Spa Day. We all have busy lives and it’s the perfect time to get […]

Truffle Season In Tuscany

Posted on November 1, 2017February 25, 2020 by Trista

T is for Trista and T is for Truffle! When in Tuscany you must try the truffles. I had the opportunity on my most recent trip to Tuscany to try a variety of truffles. Tuscany is a region with high truffle production. While on this visit I got a truffle education. There were four truffles […]

Newport Beach Restaurant Week – Fantastic Italian Food At Modo Mio Located At Crystal Cove

Posted on January 15, 2017February 25, 2020 by Trista

The service and food at Modo Mio are outstanding! I admit it, it is true, I am a bolognese snob and and despise a bad one. It is usually the bar for which I set my food expectations of an Italian restaurant. You can really destroy a good dining experience with a bad bolognese. Recently […]

Harry’s Bar Roma

Posted on September 30, 2016February 25, 2020 by Trista

The Legend. When in Roma, you must visit Harry’s Bar. This bar is full of glamour and style. Walk into a flashback of the days where Sinatra and Sophia Loren could be seen spending time among friends. The place was originally opened in 1918 under the name Golden Gate. The owner was an American from […]

Fantastic Breakfast Spot In The OC!

Posted on September 20, 2016February 25, 2020 by Trista

Fun pancakes and bennies at Snooze! First… wait times on the weekends will almost keep you away. But if you love a good, tasty, ample breakfast, you will not care. The food here really does outweigh the wait. The pancake flight is a favorite. Their blueberry Danish pancakes are to die for. Sneak in a […]