Chef Melicia's Journal

The Latest in Olive Twig Jewelry
Not only have I been busy curing olives at home, I have been making more olive twig jewelry. I had a pile of twigs cast into sterling silver and...
The Latest in Olive Twig Jewelry
Not only have I been busy curing olives at home, I have been making more olive twig jewelry. I had a pile of twigs cast into sterling silver and...


Cool Off with Aqua Frescas
Chef Melicia cools of during an Arizona heat wave with refreshing strawberry lemon aqua fresca.
Cool Off with Aqua Frescas
Chef Melicia cools of during an Arizona heat wave with refreshing strawberry lemon aqua fresca.

A New Website from Chef Melicia
I have an exciting announcement! My step sister, Kali, and I have launched a new site exploring the Mediterranean Diet. Kali came up with the idea because she wanted her...
A New Website from Chef Melicia
I have an exciting announcement! My step sister, Kali, and I have launched a new site exploring the Mediterranean Diet. Kali came up with the idea because she wanted her...

Japanese 4 Year Double Barrel Fermented Saishik...
I have used Pearl River Brand soy sauce my entire life. I love it because it has a mellow flavor that doesn't come entirely from salt. It adds dimension...
Japanese 4 Year Double Barrel Fermented Saishik...
I have used Pearl River Brand soy sauce my entire life. I love it because it has a mellow flavor that doesn't come entirely from salt. It adds dimension...
