October 19, 2025
Hello there and Happy Fall!
Here is a Fall Fruit & Cheese Appetizer that is a little bit of yum… Black Plum & Goat Cheese w/ Honey, Ginger, & Sage. It’s earthy, unusual, and another beautiful contender to take to a holiday party. You could bring the Fig Appetizer (one post back) alongside this one, and the combo would be perfect for a Fall gathering. They both have goat cheese and honey, so they’d be convenient to make together, and would be oh so pretty sitting together, side by side!
October 18, 2025
Hi there!
How are you?! I’ve missed you all! It’s been a minute…
On this lovely 87 degree Fall day in Temecula, I thought I’d share an appetizer that I’ve been working on!
At this time of year, I try to pretend when I’m cooking or baking that it’s not 80-90 degrees outside- it’s almost the end of October after all… jeez… we have had a 60 degree day or two for the record, but definitely not as many as I’d like. So… when it’s 87 degrees out, I put on the AC which is absolutely necessary at these temperatures, and I turn on the oven. But… what if you could find an appetizer that you didn’t have to bake? Wouldn’t that be great in Temecula and surrounding areas in October! I know that Joshua Tree and Palm Springs are experiencing even higher temps than we are, so YES, we would all love that alternative if possible…right?!?!
Wouldn’t it be lovely to bring a delicious gourmet appetizer to a party or gathering that required no cooking or baking? One that would be perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers or a Halloween party? Well… these are easy to make, ooey gooey, and can be served warm or cool. They’re both sweet and savory, really satisfying, and beautiful to look at, too!
Heirloom Figs & Goat Cheese w/Oregano
February 1, 2018
Good Morning from The Craine’s Nest!
Here’s a short and sweet post on a breakfast you can throw together and feel good about. Today on the menu, Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, Lime, and Chopped Rosemary. It’s easy, delicious, and healthy.
April 7, 2017
Welcome to The Craine’s Nest!
It’s been ages… but I’m back after moving our household from San Diego to Temecula. So happy to finally be settled in. Took me a while, but I can breathe again and I’m really excited about our new surroundings!
We’re here in food, wine, and farming country, and it’s gotten me excited about the idea of growing my own herbs and veggies. I’ve started a garden that consists of herbs like cilantro, basil, and thyme, as well as vegetables like artichokes, variations of hot and bell peppers, and a variety of heirloom tomatoes (and of course, flowers picked out by the one and only, Zoe):
Heirloom Tomato
Lemon balm
February 5, 2017
Good Morning and Welcome to The Craine’s Nest!
This year I’ve become a big fan of breakfast. I’m usually a go-without-breakfast sort of girl, but recently, everything changed. I started feeling sick if I didn’t eat and mentally foggy, not to mention grumpy and starving! Needless to say, I’ve started eating breakfast. For most of my life, I was not hungry AT ALL in the morning. It was really convenient, because it was one less thing that I had to worry about at the beginning of the day! I’d have a little coffee, and be on my way. But now that everything has changed, and I’m ravenous by 9 am, I’m on a quest to find new and interesting breakfast foods. I’ve been trying out some recipes and I really like this Arugula, Mini Heirloom, and Burrata Bagel that I came up with the other day. Oh, and if you’re a non-breakfast-eater, you can whip this up for a light lunch!
November 1, 2016
Hi there! Welcome to The Craine’s Nest!
Today, I’m going to show you how to make a really delicious, really easy, and really healthy Indian Lentil Stew. I’ve been making this dish for years, and to tell you the truth, when I throw it together, it’s never the same as the time before. I have a VERY hard time following recipes… even my own! But, I’ve been asked for this one so many times, that I’ve had to figure out my best rendition… hopefully, that’s what you’re getting here, today.
