Do you know what a hypnic jerk is? It's that involuntary twitch that happens when you are just about to fall asleep. I am sitting in our family room, Perry Mason is trying to get to the bottom of this week's murder case, the cat is snoring softly and my husband is reclined on the opposite ... Read More
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Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad with Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
I hope you all had a fabulous Father's Day weekend. Did you fire up the grill for burgers and barbecue? Or did you visit dad's favorite restaurant and participate in his favorite activities? My family drove up to Yountville and St. Helena Saturday for brunch and much-enjoyed quality time ... Read More
Cherry-Almond Cake
I parked myself on a bistro table and enjoyed a leisurely lunch of a salad, a baguette and an iced tea. I was so happy to be seated outside the European bakery in Santana Row on a gorgeous sunny day like today as I toggled my attention between my Kindle and the people walking by. When I got ... Read More
Crab & Arugula Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
I can't remember ever craving crab. I've eaten it all my life. I even remember eating talangka (ta-lang-kah), tiny shore crab--whose bodies don't get much bigger than a silver dollar--during my short time in the Philippines. If I remember correctly, they're prized not for their meat but ... Read More
Chocolate Cherry Almond Biscotti
My larder is at its fullest on Sundays. Besides the staples--apples, yogurt, bread, salad greens, vegetables--I also stock up on menu-specific items and seasonal fruit. Lately my grocery bags have been a little heavier from the blueberries, strawberries and cherries I've been picking up ... Read More
Prosciutto, Brie & Jalapeño-Tangerine Jam Crostini
My diet seems to always go off-kilter after a vacation. I have a hard time getting back to my normal routine and instead continue to indulge my cravings with little to no regard for balance even after I've shaken the travel dust--or in this case the beach sand--off my feet. Since returning ... Read More
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