While I was in college in the early 1990s, I made frequent visits to Napa Valley--not to drink wine but to eat. Whenever our class schedules would permit, my partner-in-crime (aka best friend) and I would take to the scenic wine country road and spend the afternoon catching ... Read More
Sichuan Green Beans and a Blog Update
Things have been a bit quiet around here, at least you haven't been hearing much from me. I apologize for being behind on visiting with all of you and in responding to your comments here. I assure you there's plenty going on behind the scenes and I expect to return to a more frequent ... Read More
Smoked Salmon Dip
My husband thinks I'm extremely picky when it comes to food. I disagree. I don't pull When Harry Met Sally-type behavior when we're in restaurants, customizing menu items so that what is ultimately served to me is a mere whisper of what the chef originally intended. I just know what I ... Read More
Pineapple Tea Cakes
Spring has sprung! Well, in my kitchen at least--and in some parts of my yard. I found a small patch of daffodils blooming outside, Mother Nature's promise that warmer, more colorful days are ahead of us. I certainly don't mind the rainy season and I enjoyed last week's playtime in the ... Read More
A Ski Break and Chicken Afritada (Sun Valley, ID)
My leg muscles still ache as I type. I don't think I've been this sore for quite some time but it was all for a good reason. I've just returned from a ski break in Sun Valley, happy to take advantage of the hospitality of our good friends who shared their home with us for a few days. Having ... Read More
Chocolate Chili Bites
Shortly after announcing my own giveaway here a couple of weeks ago, I found out that I won one myself--I couldn't believe it. Have a look at Tastespotting's Scharffen Berger Chocoholic Overdose Giveaway which took place in December. See all that chocolate? I won it all! ... Read More
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