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About OGC

Coco, a.k.a. Opera Girl

I started this blog as a repository for my recipes, and of course as a tool to share them with my friends and fellow members of the blogosphere.

My philosophy about food has changed quite a bit over the years, and is ever-evolving. Above all, I am interested in making pretty, nutritious, and tasty food from the healthiest ingredients available. My palette of ingredients includes fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, natural sweeteners, as well as the occasional serving of dairy, meat, or fish.

I hope you enjoy reading about my cooking adventures! Who knows, maybe you’ll see something that inspires you to get in the kitchen and make yourself a delicious meal.

Happy cooking,

Opera Girl

P.S.

I’ll gladly answer any questions or comments! Feel free to email me at operagirlcooks@gmail.com.

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35 Responses

on June 17, 2010 at 1:10 pm | Reply cooksinglive

I love your blog! Got a question for you… You call yourself opera girl, why? I love singing! check out my blog at cooksinglive.wordpress.com Keep the recipes coming love them.
- on June 17, 2010 at 6:27 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
  I call myself Opera Girl because I am a classically trained opera singer. My passions are music and cooking, and I love both with equal measure!
on June 27, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Reply Marie

I’m a classical singer who has a food blog too! The world is certainly an interesting place;-)
- on June 28, 2010 at 9:55 am | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Your blog is beautiful, Marie! Love your writing.
on June 27, 2010 at 3:41 pm | Reply Lisa

I will be making apricot-pineapple jam with my mother tomorrow. About nine days ago our tree was loaded with apricots. My husband and I picked them and refrigerated them just before we left on a trip from So. Cal. to Mountain View (!) to visit family. They are now SO ready for canning! I would like to use your recipe; I know it’s preferable to use fresh pineapple but will canned chunk pineapple work?
- on June 27, 2010 at 7:07 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Sure, it will work! You may find you want to add a squeeze of lemon, since the canned stuff can be less acidic. Taste it once it has cooked down a bit to determine if that’s the case. Have a great time!
on June 29, 2010 at 12:11 pm | Reply Fit Chick in the City

I just found your blog and love the photos! I look forward to checking out some of your recipes!
on July 4, 2010 at 9:59 am | Reply Paula

And I’m an opera flutist who is mad about cooking and who has a blog!
Opera and good food have always been linked.
on July 6, 2010 at 6:07 pm | Reply Genie

Hi Opera Girl, you have a very interesting blog right here. I like your style and originality – I especially love the fact that the foods here are healthy stuff. You’re going places girl – keep moving!!!
- on July 6, 2010 at 7:49 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Thanks so much! I checked out your website, and you’ve got some great advice! Thanks for stopping by =)
on July 8, 2010 at 7:09 am | Reply Rand Rueter (the old one)

Hi Coco,

Nice job!……

Rand
- on July 8, 2010 at 7:49 am | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Hi Rand! Thanks for commenting!
on July 13, 2010 at 3:44 pm | Reply Daniel

Just stumbled upon this blog, it is magnifico! Very classy. It appeals to my sense of taste (no pun intended): real, honest, fresh, nutritious food. I look forward to more recipes.
- on July 14, 2010 at 11:10 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Thanks so much!
on July 30, 2010 at 11:34 am | Reply Lea @ Healthy Coconut

I just found your blog and wanted to say HI! I love that you bake with coconut, I love it! I have a lot of catching up to do with reading your blog as well as trying out coconut recipes.

Thank you for your recipes.
- on July 30, 2010 at 11:38 am | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Aha, another coconut fan! Welcome to my blog, and thanks for commenting!
on August 4, 2010 at 11:09 pm | Reply Kiera

This blog is wonderful. I can’t wait to try out some of your recipes! I am originally from California, myself, but now live in D.C., so I miss the beautiful weather and produce. Thank you so much for sharing your creative cooking ideas!
on August 20, 2010 at 6:39 am | Reply Lizzy @ LBBakes

Just found your blog – can’t wait to read more often! Love finding other recipe blogs.
- on August 20, 2010 at 8:53 am | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Thanks for finding me! Your blog looks like a fun one!
on August 28, 2010 at 6:49 pm | Reply Sonia

All of your food looks so wonderful! I am a self diagnosed produce junkie and your blog is like produce crack! <3
- on September 1, 2010 at 4:28 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Haha! Thanks!
on December 5, 2010 at 1:42 pm | Reply Mollie

Hi Opera Girl–

I just discovered your blog and love it! I am also an opera singer (I got my degree in SF too! Now I’m getting my master’s in NC) and love to cook. Just wanted to say thank you for all the excellent recipes! I’m trying out the beef stew tonight!
- on December 5, 2010 at 8:19 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Oh my goodness! How fun is that. Glad you found my blog, Mollie! Feel free to comment on the beef stew and let me know what you think. =)
on January 7, 2011 at 9:51 pm | Reply Sabby

Hey Lovely Blog….and you are beautiful too….
I have a question….:)
Opera Girl does so many things does Opera Girl Clicks photos herself…..i liked all your food photographs…..
- on January 8, 2011 at 9:39 am | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Thanks for visiting, Sabby! Yes, I do take my own photos
on February 22, 2011 at 9:59 am | Reply Megan Minich

I just came across Semolina flour and love it. I am a clean eater and was wondering if you consider semolina flour clean. I have been getting mixed answers on this question. I notice that you cook with it and wanted to know your opinion.
- on February 22, 2011 at 12:29 pm | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  You’ll get some conflicting answers on this one, to be sure. Semolina is not a “whole grain,” as it’s ground from the only the endosperm of durum, a variety of wheat. It is, however, high in protein, contains a moderate amount of fiber, and is pretty minimally processed as foods go. I like to combine it with whole wheat flour in my recipes.
on May 7, 2011 at 6:29 am | Reply sufei'sworld

haha, i’m a retired classic violinist ,
i do love a foodie musician !
- on May 18, 2011 at 10:10 am | Reply operagirlcooks
  
  Aww, thanks, Sufei!
on July 25, 2011 at 9:03 am | Reply Holly

What a gorgeous blog you have! Much enjoying your multitude of wonderful food posts. Subscribed.
on January 6, 2012 at 3:43 pm | Reply Mollie

Hi Opera Girl!

I’ve been following your blog for awhile and just wanted to stop in and say how much I love it. I’m also a classically trained singer from the Bay Area (I did my undergrad at SF State and now am in my last semester of grad school on the east coast) and have been thinking about starting my own food blog–your blog has been such an inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing your delicious, healthy, and easy-to-follow recipes.

Mollie
- on January 6, 2012 at 3:45 pm | Reply Mollie
  
  Oh wow, I’m crazy. I completely forgot I had already left almost this exact same comment a while ago! Still love your blog hah!
  - on January 6, 2012 at 4:06 pm operagirlcooks
    
    No problem, Mollie, glad to hear from you again, lol! It’s always nice to know when someone has been reading for a long time, and is still following along. Never hesitate to stop by and say hi .
on October 23, 2012 at 1:01 am | Reply Kresha @ Nourishing Joy

Oh, wow – I don’t know why I haven’t found you before, especially with a name like “Opera Girl Cooks.” Like so many of your other commenters, I’m an opera singer (soprano), love to cook, and write a whole foods/natural living blog, Nourishing Joy. Keep up the great work!
on October 23, 2012 at 3:34 am | Reply sarahlevinesimon

Thank you for your email. So glad to share music and food with another like soul. Sarah