I have decided that I will not be growing tomatoes again this year. I never got around to planning for an enclosure that would protect the tomato plants from the resident deer. The population seems to grow each year and somehow our yard has been chosen as the place to put down roots. If [...]
My husband and I packed our bags for another short trip; this time our destination was Palm Springs. Is it just me or has the city seen a revival since my last visit seven years ago? Even on a Wednesday, Palm Canyon Drive was bustling with activity. It was nice to see the palm [...]
This past weekend’s storm let up long enough to allow for a pleasant drive up to San Francisco. ’Tis the season for holiday parties and Christmas shopping and for making sure we get to see our friends before the December calendar gets too full. We met good friends at Marlowe Saturday night, one of [...]
My husband celebrated his birthday this past weekend. In keeping with tradition, we spent it quietly–no party, no other people; we didn’t even spend the day at the beach, his usual preference. Instead, we spent most of the day at home, enjoyed being free from obligations and allowed me time to make a little [...]
I meant to share this recipe later in the week. There are a few more dishes that claim a higher spot on the list–tested, photographed, patiently waiting for their time on this blog. But it seems a game of musical chairs is being played. Round and round they go until the music stops and [...]
