As promised, here are some pictures of Maui taken from my phone. My vacation is drawing to a close and I'm trying to eke out as much enjoyment out of each day as I can. Parting with the fine sand and warm ocean water will be hard and I've tried to make the most of my stay by ... Read More
Prawns on Crisp Polenta Rounds and Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping Sauce
My husband and I have been enjoying the warmth of the Hawaiian tropics for the last few days. It's certainly been a welcome escape from all the rain we left at home. This is the second Christmas we've spent outside of California--one can hardly complain about being in paradise--but it does ... Read More
Shrimp Fried Rice
I have been up for a couple of hours now and the sun has yet to rise. I'm savoring the last few minutes of quiet time before my husband gets up and invites me for a walk down the beach to the local Starbucks two hotels over. The last few days before Christmas were a blur as we scrambled to ... Read More
Cheddar, Feta and Caramelized Shallot Crackers
My birthday celebration in Napa Valley last week started with a minor problem before we even drove off our driveway. My husband packed up our bikes hoping that we'd be able to get in a ride or two while in wine country. It was our first time lowering the rear seat backs in our station wagon ... Read More
Panmarino (Italian Olive Bread) and Biga, a Starter Dough Recipe
If you follow me on Instagram chances are you've seen the heavy bread-making posts lately. Much of the extra time I've had on my days off has been dedicated to preparing starter dough (you really only need to do this once), kneading...and waiting. Lots of waiting for a first, second and ... Read More
In Memoriam
Yesterday was my birthday. My husband planned a wonderful wine country weekend getaway to celebrate it but on our way to Napa Valley Friday morning we heard news of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. I have not been able to shake the cloud of sadness that settled ... Read More
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