Banana-Gingerbread cake topped with a double fudge brownie; Pico di galdo with fresh Casero Cheese chunks to be served with corn tostadas; Eggplant and sweet potato Cacciatore; 3 hot dogs; Fresh chickpeas, one pea per pod; Corn and vegetable chowder; Pumpkin & yam blended soup with coconut Cream; Photos of prep for a Simple menu for another heatwave..Los Angeles is Shimmering in mid 80F's daytime temps in the shade!!

The Blarneystone Cakes..gingerbread, bananas, coconut fudge brownie topping

Vegetable and corn chowder with smoked paprika in place of bacon

Blended fresh pumpkin and yam soup finished with coconut cream

3 Hot Dogs  keeping me company at the market

Fresh chickpeas

Black bean pico di galdo with fresh cheese

Eggplant slices with salt

Eggplant and white sweet potato Cacciatore style..will be served with steamed rice

Another heatwave is coming in, and we are supposed to be in rainy season..daytime temps have been in mid 80F's in the shade!! and it is still winter in SoCal!