“To Jeffrey with Love” an original screenplay by Maryann Ridini Spencer named “Official Selection” at IFFF
I'm so thrilled to announce that International Family Film Festival has named “To Jeffrey with Love” an original screenplay I wrote based on the amazing Alyce Morris Winston and her son Jeffrey (visit: thejeffreyfoundation.org), as an “Official Selection” of the
Curried Turkey Meatballs
One Christmas holiday season when my family and I visited Lake Tahoe, we went out for dinner one evening and enjoyed the most delicious Indian pita sandwich. The Indian spiced-flavored meat was so fantastic that I had to figure out
Simple Pear Galette
Last night I picked some pears off the pear trees on our farm and made a simple pear galette. My husband, who likes to beekeep, harvested some honey (dark and delicious from all the avocados), and a dollop of the
Simply Delicious Living PODCAST with Women’s Advocate Attorney Jill Friedman
Jill Friedman, NAWBO Ventura Board Member and a successful civil litigation attorney dedicated to social justice and the advancement of women and minorities in the legal profession, receives the “Legacy Award” from Women Lawyers of Ventura County (WLVC) at its
Kate’s Orzo Salad (PBS-TV, VenturaCountyStar.com)
In addition to my passion for cooking, if you don’t already know this about me, I have a passion for writing – everything from screenplays, to television, cookbooks, newspapers, and magazines…and in Spring 2017, my first novel, "Lady in the
Live a CHARMED Life with Linda Drevenstedt
Are you living the life you've always envisioned? If you could, would you like to make any changes to your current personal or work situation? Do you ever wonder about what steps you can take to design your own charmed
Grandma Murphy’s Sunday Tea Bread
Growing up, on Sundays, my parents, brothers, sister, and I would visit both sets of Grandparents for Sunday dinner after church. We'd usually start off at my Italian Grandma and Grandpa Ridini's home, and afterward, head over to my Irish
Cajun Cornflake Chicken
Cajun Cornflake Chicken Save Print Author: Maryann Ridini Spencer Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless organic chicken tenders or thin breasts 2 c. Nature’s Path Heritage Flakes 1 c. Italian-style breadcrumbs