Prepare to have vidoes named random things.

From Castroville, California, "The artichoke center of the world," a discussion about town mottoes, bad puns, and artichokes.

Some more California city mottoes:
Capital of Silicon Valley, San   more...Jose
City with a Mission. San Gabriel
Climate Best by Government Test, Redwood City
One Mile Square and All There, Covina
The People are the City, Camarillo
City of the Angels, Los Angeles
Water Wealth Contentment Health, Modesto
Where the Swallows Return, Capistrano
World's Safest Beach, Carpinteria
Gateway to Yosemite, Merced
The Cream Pitcher of the Pacific, Newman
Raisin Capital of the World, Selma
The Garlic Capital of the World, Gilroy
Strawberry Capital of the World, Oxnard
Artichoke Center of the World, Castroville  less

my daughters prepare a feast

Stephanie, from Charlotte, NC, requested Artichoke Pagodas. So, with that in mind, I created an Asian themed dinner with drinks, entree and dessert for under $8!

Check out which gadgets are being profiled   more...and how they can make your life in the kitchen easier!

On the menu:

Pear Lassis
Stuffed Artichoke Pagodas
Honeyed Bananas

Let me know what you think! Thanks, Stephanie!  less