I'm frosting the cupcakes over here. Or so to speak. AverageBetty.com is undergoing its biggest revamp ever and I'm so excited to share the new site with you! Did you notice the brand spanking new logo? How about the improved navigation and easier social sharing? Did you notice anything … [Read more...]
Spuds! Spuds! Spuds! at Food and Wine Conference #FWCON
I'm heading to my home state of Florida to do a live cooking demo for the Idaho Potato Commission this weekend at Food and Wine Conference 2015. Jeff Houck currently of Locale Market, formerly Food Editor of The Tampa Tribune, and the first official newsman to report on Average Betty (belee … [Read more...]
California Avocado Season at Maude Restaurant
California Avocado Season at Curtis Stone's Maude in Beverly Hills is celebrated with ten courses and breakfast the next day. Ice Cream Zucchini, Coconut, Sorrel Carpe dessert. Radicchio Tomato, Radish, Kohlrabi Embellishment courtesy of the very delicious Sarah Gim. Soup … [Read more...]
Chef JJ Johnson Makes Pork Suya with Kimchi
Is it OK to play favorites? If we are talking kids, the answer is, No. If we are talking pork products, the answer is a resounding, Yes! That is, if you can choose just one favorite... Bacon is wonderful. Chops are impressive. My favorite is pork loin. And the preparation Chef JJ … [Read more...]
America’s Most Mouthwatering Mashup #PORKBEINSPIRED
Keep calm and bacon on. Do I even need to tell you that pork wins the internet? It's not Grumpy Cat or the Laughing Baby. Sure, Kimye can give bacon some real competition but nothing gets people riled up on social media like bacon. And pulled pork really brings out the crazy. In fact, a … [Read more...]
WeMo Enabled Crock-Pot 6 Qt. Smart Slow Cooker
OK. So we have officially become The Jetson's. And it isn't the Apple Watch that pushed us out of the grey area. It's the WeMo Enabled Crock-Pot 6 Qt. Smart Slow Cooker. Because, really. Controlling your slow cooker with your smart phone is as entertaining as Rosie the Robot. And A LOT … [Read more...]
Aftertaste: Savoring Flavors of LA Times The Taste 2014
Here I am with Noelle Carter and Russ Parsons on the red carpet at Los Angeles Times The Taste. Noelle and Russ are two of my culinary obsessions idols. But let's be pragmatic for a moment. As you might imagine, I haven't been out to dinner much in the past year. Frankly, the forecast for … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch at LA Times The Taste is Family Fun!
Let's face it. It's hard to find an activity the whole family can really enjoy. With my family, we're talking a 7 decade age span of willing and eager participants. Seriously. I'm in a family of fun-seekers. Adventure enthusiasts. Nary a wallflower in the bunch. Everyone from Mama & … [Read more...]
See You at Los Angeles Times The Taste 2014!
The food and wine extravaganza Los Angeles Times The Taste, turns five this year. And what a precocious youngster yumster she has become. UPDATE! Check out what has become of last years Beard-Off between Russ Parsons and Chef Michael Cimarusti on the LA Times Blog! UPDATE! UPDATE! Russ … [Read more...]
Farberware New Traditions Cookware GIVEAWAY!
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you know I did a live cooking demo last Thursday for the vibrant line of Farberware New Traditions Cookware. My co-host René Villalta and I had a great time making Potato Tacos with Caramelized Onions and Avocado Relish, Mexican Caesar Salad and Mango … [Read more...]
Farberware LIVE Cooking Demo f/ Average Betty!
Spring into New Traditions with Farberware and Sara from Average Betty! Tune in to my LIVE streaming cooking demonstration on Thursday, April 24 at 12 PM PDT. I'll be giving a modern twist to a classic family favorite – tacos! And my new tradition of TACO THURSDAY wouldn't be complete without … [Read more...]
Hot Diggity Dole! – #DoleSummit 2014
I snuck away from the baby just long enough to attend one day of the annual three day #DoleSummit in Westlake Village. Along with a handful of other bloggers from around the country, I tried all kinds of new Dole products in the Test Kitchen and learned a thing or two about the company and its … [Read more...]
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