Nelson DeMille & John Corey’s “Male Chauvanist Pigs in a Blanket”
A friend and #1 NY Times best-selling author Nelson DeMille recently sent me "The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook," which features a favorite recipe of one of Nelson's popular characters, John Corey. John’s recipe is humorously entitled, "Male Chauvinist Pigs
Tequila Grilled Salmon Salad
Eating fresh fruits and veggies in season that you purchase locally is good for your health, stimulates the local economy, and helps your community's sustainability. In this Sustainable Ventura News segment, I catch up with Chef Luis Martinez at the
71 Palm’s Fresh Summer Salad
In addition to hosting/producing "Simply Delicious Living," Maryann produces/reports for "Sustainable Ventura News,"(healthy & sustainable living topics) and in this news segment she takes a trip to a Certified Farmer's Market with 71 Palm Restaurant's (Ventura, Ca) Chef Didier to
Let’s do Lunch at the Village Kitchen Shoppe
A few weeks ago, my amazing friend author, Barbara Berg (RingShui.com), treated me to a fabulous cooking class and lunch at the Village Kitchen Shoppe in the picturesque and quaint downtown area of Glendora, Ca. The store is charming, warm and
Avocado Ginger Ice Cream
I recently interviewed Main Course California Corporate Executive Chef Rachel Main in an article for Totally Local VC. Rachel shared an amazing recipe for "ice cream" made with all natural ingredients. To read the full article, CLICK HERE. Avocado Ginger
Behind-the-Scenes TV Set Photos
Photos on the set from a March 2013 of "Simply Delicious Living with Maryann®." (PBS Television and First Run TV Syndication). Visit the show website and Maryann's blog For Women on the Go at: SimplyDeliciousLiving.com
“The Thrill of the Grill”
by Maryann Ridini Spencer, Food Editor, Palm Springs Life With a little practice, you too can be a backyard-cooking master “Want to know the secret to grilling really great hot dogs?” Scott Aaronson asks. “You boil them for 10 minutes on the
Cool, Refreshing, Delicious!
"Cool, Refreshing, Delicious!" Three local chefs parlay local produce into creative summer salads by Maryann Ridini Spencer Vibrant colors. Tangy flavors. Crunchy textures. When temperatures sizzle, there’s nothing quite as delightful and refreshing as a summer salad. “Summer salads have a light, fresh
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16h-ZxU9f5g[/tube] Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Save Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 55 mins
Skirt Steak with Roasted Beets and Blue Cheese Crumbles
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbLFTRW_z7A[/tube] Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Beets and Blue Cheese Crumbles Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time