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August Is... National Catfish Month; National Sandwich Month; National Watermelon Month; Goat Cheese Month; National Brownies at Brunch Month; National Water Quality Month; Peach Month; National Panini Month; and National Picnic Month.
Find daily "August Is" postings on Sally's Place in our The Daily Dish section.
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Recipes from
Lajollacooks4u:
California Cuisine
by Jodi Abel
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 Chef Jodi Abel in La Jolla, California, is one busy lady. In addition to being a cookbook author, Jodi gives cooking team building challenges and events and gourmet hands on cooking classes and dining experiences. Her business Lajollacooks4u, founded in 2008, was recently awarded Trip Advisor's 2016 Certificate of Excellence. Jodi had over 200 "Five Star" reviews from her guests as this award is a reflection of the high quality service Lajollacooks4u provides. Based in La Jolla, a suburb of San Diego, CA, Lajollacooks4u provides an ideal activity for corporate team building, couples and any foodie looking for a unique cooking and culinary experience in a magnificent setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
 Her first cookbook Lajollacooks4u: California Cuisine features the signature farm-to-table California cuisine that keeps Lajollacooks4u's guests coming back time and time again. Adhering to Chef Jodi's motto, "fresh, simple and delicious," this cookbook features gourmet farm-to-table California cuisine that appeals to home-cooks, gourmets and foodies alike. Each of the book's recipes draws inspiration from the fusion of international flavors and the vibrant cultures that permeate throughout California. Dive into the diverse range of Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin spices strewn across every page. As you experiment with these creative and delicious ingredients, you will find yourself embracing Lajollacooks4u's organic farm-to-table mantra with every recipe. Lajollacooks4u: California Cuisine offers dietary alternatives for nearly every recipe ensuring there is something for every unique palette. Whether you're a foodie, a vegetarian, a vegan, paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, a gourmet chef, or a first time cook, Lajollacooks4u: California Cuisine, $28 plus shipping and handling, has something for everyone. Click here to order.
To the left you'll find recipes from Lajollacooks4u: California Cuisine. Jodi's website can be found at: www.lajollacooks4u.com
All the best in food, wine, and travel.
Happy August,
Sally Bernstein
Editor-in-Chief
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