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 to ... 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 ... 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
Cheese Sablés with Pine Nuts
What's your favorite part of the week? When I was a child I lived for Saturday mornings. It meant sleeping in past 6:30 am and watching at least an hour (or two) of cartoons and old movies before my parents called my sisters and me to the kitchen for breakfast. We each had our own bedroom ... Read More
Rosemary-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
My neck of the woods is abuzz with anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday--loyal fans eager to see their 49ers play (win?) in just a couple of days. I haven't followed football much since leaving home in my early 20s but I am every bit a fan (my family would disown me otherwise). I may not yell ... 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
