Nancy Orozco Blog bio picture
  • I believe in love.
    I love what I do.
    I always use extra, double, over the top garlic when I cook.
    I strive everyday to be better... at everything.
    I am determined to travel the world.
    I could live off watermelon, zucchini, mango, and peaches.
    I'm a foodie, wino, yogi and all things beach.
    I dream of fields full of gardenias.
    I would love to run a B&B off the coast of Oregon.
    I enjoy reading memoirs with recipes the most.
    I will design and create a beautiful garden and porch in our next home.
    I love eating, making and finding new soups and salads.
    I'm obsessed with Yogurtland and Ingrid Michaelson.
    I make my own enchilada sauce and guacamole, to die for.
    I love whole heartedly and am very loyal.
    I can never get enough of dark chocolate, cupcakes and spicy tuna rolls.
    I'm a dreamer and a doer!

    Photos by Trude Ellingsen

Category Archives: Recipes

Pumpkin Soup Recipe

As I mentioned in my last recipe post here, I love soups. I’m trying a lot more soup recipes and only posting my favorites and keepers. I had made pumpkin soup in the past… about 3-4 years ago, but didn’t like the flavor too much and I realize it lacked many things. Mostly other flavors...

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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

One of my favorite things to eat during this time of year is soups. Seriously, I could live off of soup everyday. I’ve been cooking up some of my favorite soups since last month, so thought I’d share some of my favorites. Last week while making this dinner for a dear friend who just recently...

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Pomegranate Spritzer

Yesterday it was a hot day in LA and so I fixed up pomegranate spritzers for the hubby and I. Equal parts of pomegranate juice (bottled or fresh) and sparkling water, ice, pure cane sugar, mint and lime. We would have added a little rum had we not went out for a run.There’s always next...

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My top Five: Paella Recipe

Everyone has top five favorites when it comes to food. I probably have way too many on mine, but currently this recipe makes it to the list and my husband, Kris also agrees. It’s a keeper! This is my go to recipe when I want to cook something special for friends or the Mr. and...

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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

In the last few years I have really enjoyed eating all sorts of squash. My favorites are butternut and acorn and while I love eating them roasted or steamed, for me in a soup is the best form. From different recipes and my own knowledge of cooking I’ve come up with my version of it which...

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