Author Archives: donna loren
In Retrospect… 12 Days On The Road
My husband was planning a trip back East to visit his family last summer… alone! I said “Not this time! I have a feeling we’re going together and it will be work-related. Then I added, “Also, I feel it will … Continue reading
Meeting John Waters
Here's the man… John Waters himself, the Hairspray king. No, he doesn't use any. You can tell I was up close and personal and there wasn't any evidence. Just a kind and generous man. I was standing in a very … Continue reading
Hollywood Show
Celebrity Autograph shows are becoming a gathering place for Pop Culture. After all, the movies and television shows are our history in relating to the 50's and 60's, etc. Of course, music is also a main driving force in my … Continue reading
BBQ Corn on the Cob
BBQ Corn on the Cob I like to go to the Farmer's Market for fresh corn. Most markets will do but make sure the entire husk is covering the tender kernals of corn. Start your BBQ Four Servings: Four ears … Continue reading
“It may choke Artie but it ain’t gonna choke me!” (quote from The Little Rascals)
For All you artichoke lovers, this gets to the heart of the matter! I have incorporated tips from Giada De Laurentis on the Food Network. Serves 4 I'll make this as easy as can be. You'll need 2 large artichokes. … Continue reading
Pick Yourself Up with a Fresh Summer Salad
Fresh Summer Salad Try visiting your local Farmer's Market for fresh summer greens and other delights. My latest sojourn featured a plethora of Heirloom tomatoes…yellow, green, red, burgundy, striped…all bursting with juicy goodness. My favorite pairing with these beauties is … Continue reading
Donna Loren’s Shindig
I really enjoyed singing on my first online show. Hope you felt the same if you tuned in. So many blessings occurred. It began with my husband, Jered, who found StageIt.com on the internet. One day recently, he invited me … Continue reading
Green Latkas
These are definitely not your grandma’s potato pancakes. My latkas are light and full of healthy ingredients. To add to the green way of thinking, I include zucchini and parsley. So, here we go: Makes 24 3″x3″ pancakes Dust … Continue reading
Finding Sarah-Tabloid Terrorism
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is blazing a trail with her new series Finding Sarah on Oprah’s new network OWN. I was always a huge fan of her best friend, Diana; well, Princess Di. I was living in Hawaii the … Continue reading
Tickle My Fancy with Potato Salad for Two
These hot summer days in California make me hungry for an old favorite, potato salad. I’ve learned some healthy ways to make it and still enjoy the deliciousness. Boil 2 medium white or Yukon gold potatoes in salted … Continue reading