by Susan Holtz | Jul 16, 2010 | News
by Susan Holtz | Jul 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Tiny princess floral arrangements greeted me at the entrance of the local Ralph’s Market today. Cone shaped skirts made of real carnations with the pretty petite princess head and torso on top–so clever! The display reminds me of a “Fancy Nancy”princess-like...
by Susan Holtz | Jul 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
Recently I attended the Healthy Baking Seminar in Anaheim, CA sponsored by Modern Baking Magazine and affiliates. The seminar promised a satisfying program. A baker interested in healthful eating—well—yes, you can bake and even eat what you bake and remain healthy and...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sliders are a current trend. Restaurants may serve three or five small “sliders” on a rectangular plate which is a pleasing number artistically speaking. My students have helped to create and serve thousands of these juicy grilled delights over the past 10 years for...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Although John Wooden, the most celebrated and distinguished coach in college basketball history did not quite make it to his 100th birthday, his words of encouragement and his “building blocks for a better life”—his PYRAMID OF SUCCESS, will continue to...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 2, 2010 | General
My all time favorite flower fragrance comes from sweetpeas. Last year the purchased seeds yielded lots of greenery, some flowers, and some mildew. Sigh. This year-wow, night and day from last year, as I have cut twelve bouquets and the vines are still full. The...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
Aha Moment I: The birth of my younger brother actually facilitated the most profound compliment that I had ever received up to that time. I was seven years old. My mom was at a hospital giving birth to my baby brother, Randy. I stayed t my dad’s Aunt Jeanette’s house...
by Susan Holtz | May 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
This morning I harvested and tasted the first heirloom tomato to be “born” in my garden this year! Sweet Baby Girl is the variety and the one ripe tomato was at the very bottom of the vine next to the earth under some stem leaves. I almost missed it. How delicious—I...
by Susan Holtz | Mar 3, 2010 | Streetwise
To listen to the interview please click here. You need to be a member in order to listen. If you are not a member yet, you can click here to sign up for a 14 day free trial. The secret at CIUDAD and BORDER GRILL for the signature Tres Leches Cake, according to...
by Susan Holtz | Feb 5, 2010 | Restaurant Desserts
Successful restaurant owners know what pleases their customers when it is time for dessert! Join me for my Streetwise interview with famous restauranteur, MarySue Milliken, at the popular downtown Los Angeles restaurant,Ciudad. What admirers may not know is that ...
