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Seared Ahi with Wonton Crisps and Shiitake Mushroom Salsa

  Not too long ago my husband and I were invited to a San Francisco-based wine club's annual dinner.  Several of our friends are members so we were  fortunate to be invited to this year's celebration.  While the previous year's party was held at Chateau Montelena this year's venue took us back ... Read More

Parmesan-Herb Madeleines

Do you ever feel at a loss on what to serve when company comes over?  Appetizers are the easiest thing to put together but sometimes I have a hard time figuring out what to serve.  I tend to be the most inspired when I'm just cooking for myself and my husband; I suppose it's because I don't feel ... Read More

Sangria Pops

  Today is the five-week anniversary of my husband's cycling accident.  He's come a long way from being able to walk only a few steps at a time to walking a couple of miles with me.  Last week we set a goal for him to be able to walk six miles by the end of the month.  We had a stellar ... Read More

Coyote 1 Husband 0

  When the fire department comes knocking on your door with your husband's bicycle in two pieces, with no husband in sight and the first words out of the fireman's mouth are, "He's going to be okay..." it's never a good sign. I was getting ready to leave for a jog; my husband had left ... Read More

Cantaloupe Popsicles

  After a few unusually wet days here in northern California summer has returned.  You've heard me blah, blah, blah about what a dry winter season we had this year so I won't drone on.  I will say, though, that I didn't mind the dampness and overcast skies at all.  I made a big pot of ribollita ... Read More

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