One of the things I appreciate about my childhood is the freedom my parents gave me to be adventurous in restaurants. They were always of the mind that if my sisters and I were curious to try something from a menu, we should. It allowed me, in a small way, to make my own food discoveries at a ... Read More
Archives for January 2012
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have been back from Maui for two days. Mentally I feel recharged and ready to take on the new year, though I'm still a bit tired physically from the travel home and the errands that were waiting for me. It always takes a day or two to shake off the travel dust but I don't mind--the ... Read More
Bucatini with Shrimp, Butterfish and White Wine (and Maui, HI)
My island holiday is coming to a close. It has been magical celebrating Christmas and New Year seaside. I am reluctant to bid the beach farewell but I know our goodbye is temporary. I will return. Before long I will once again be scouring the beach for shells and jogging along the ocean, the ... Read More



