by Diane Ringler | Jan 21, 2022 | Discoveries and Inspirations, orange
Even though I live in Southern California in Orange County, it is rare that I receive a box of fresh navel oranges hand picked right off the tree. I’ve been told Orange County got its name from the hundreds of orange groves it was once the home to. I’ve...
by Diane Ringler | Nov 18, 2021 | Discoveries and Inspirations
Puff pastry is a home cook’s best friend. It makes you look like a superstar in the kitchen and requires very little manipulation to create fabulous dishes. Puff pastry is the miracle ingredient found in almost every grocery store’s frozen food section. It...
by Diane Ringler | Sep 13, 2021 | Discoveries and Inspirations, Pancake Recipes
There are great pancake recipes in every mom’s kitchen; in every part of the world. Different nationalities celebrate this basic dish using different local ingredients. Here in the US, we gravitate to a light, fluffy buttermilk pancake as our “go to” breakfast...
by Diane Ringler | Sep 20, 2021 | Discoveries and Inspirations, Whipped Recipes
7 OF THE BEST SAVORY AND SWEET “WHIP” RECIPES Somewhere in 2019 (right before Covid), I saw whipped feta on a menu. I don’t remember what restaurant or even where I was eating but the idea of whipping feta just sounded amazing. At the time, I was struggling with the...
by Diane Ringler | Jul 26, 2021 | Bottom Menu, Cake Mixes, Discoveries and Inspirations
Before we get into the recipes, please tell me that you are familiar with Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix? (I know, that’s a mouthful! No pun intended.) I was introduced to this mix at a WW meeting a few years ago. The conversation revolved...
by Diane Ringler | May 24, 2021 | Discoveries and Inspirations, Fun Cocktails
YIELDS: 1 serving My Curated Tastes is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. ingredients 1 Cup of frozen berries & cherries ½ Cup of Ice 1 Tbsp. Lankato monk fruit sweetener or sugar...