I'm very happy that the rain didn't arrive until today. I was able to enjoy a few days of fabulous cycling weather, hopefully getting me closer to being able to ride a century in the wine country in July. This particular ride is an annual cycling event organized by the town of ... Read More
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Bucatini with Pistachio and Pine Nut Pesto
I feel the need apologize. I've been posting so many pasta dishes lately that I fear you'll get bored with me. I'll give you more variety, I promise. For now, though, let's talk about this pesto sauce because I think you'd like it. As easy as it is to make, pesto hasn't always been part of my ... Read More

Caprese Salad Bites
Tomato growing season is upon us; I can hardly wait to see the little buds that will turn into delicious red jewels later this summer. Until I tasted an actual, home-grown, freshly-picked tomato, I didn't know what I was missing. So real tomatoes actually have flavor, ... Read More

Huevos Rancheros…with a Twist
It's spring and cycling season is officially open--not that we cyclists here in northern California ever really take a hiatus. This time of year just means less layers are required for a comfortable ride. To the back of the closet go the rain jacket and the shoe covers, hooray! At ... Read More

Spaghetti con Vongole
When the weekend rolls around and I take my one or two days off from cooking, Italian food is usually the cuisine of choice for dining out. This week, one of these days off came a little early because I didn't have time to go the grocery store after work. We visited our neighborhood ... Read More
A Cast Iron Revival…or Is It?
So I've had a draft of this post waiting to be finished for sometime now. I wanted to present a detailed account of cast iron cookware: How did it get its start in the American kitchen? What caused its wain in popularity and why (or is it) making a comeback? I learned that China and Europe had ... Read More
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