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
Bourbon Maple Toasted Pistachios
This past weekend's storm let up long enough to allow for a pleasant drive up to San Francisco. 'Tis the season for holiday parties and Christmas shopping and for making sure we get to see our friends before the December calendar gets too full. We met good friends at Marlowe Saturday night, ... Read More
Pear, Prosciutto and Truffled Brie Tart
I bought a few Anjou pears with the intention of recreating a tart I enjoyed (a little too much) in France this past September. That tart didn't happen this weekend--I decided to make it my feature recipe for when I finally share the highlights of my Europe trip. Several weeks have passed ... Read More
Prawn, Pesto, Fig and Feta Sandwich
I can count on one hand the number of times I will choose a sandwich for dinner (on any given month with few fingers left to spare) over a rice or pasta dish. I wouldn't think twice about a turkey, tuna or roast beef sandwich for lunch but for dinner? I don't know why my mind discounts it as ... Read More
