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It’s Citrus Season! It’s almost impossible to drive down any house-lined street in the Conejo valley and not see an orange or lemon tree. In fact, now that April is here, I love driving through the orchards of Somis with the windows rolled down, enjoying the wafting scent of the beautiful orange blossoms. To celebrateRead more

Hummus at Home Hummus is really one of the easiest and FAST things to make in the kitchen. Once you have all your ingredients placed on the counter, it’s a breeze to make. Not only is it a great dip but, I use it often in sandwiches too.  The one ingredient many of us don’tRead more

When the COVID-19 pandemic first impacted her community last year, Geetika Peddada, currently a senior at Westlake High School, witnessed firsthand how the effects of the virus and ensuing lockdown rendered countless families unable to provide for their needs. However, she also saw the efforts by groups such as Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank toRead more

Cheesy Baked Eggs Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Yield: 8  A Note From the Chef: My mom made this recipe for our brunch guests when I was growing up. I think of her fondly each time I make it. This is the easiest and tastiest egg dish IRead more

Strawberry Arugula Salad A Note from the Chef: This is one of my favorite recipes, particularly when the lady selling strawberries sets up shop around the corner from my home. It only has four ingredients. Each one is a star and sings in harmony with the others. I make my own balsamic syrup by heatingRead more