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 […]
Citrus-Almond Olive Oil Cake
April 23, 2013 by 26 Comments
I have decided that I will not be growing tomatoes again this year. I never got around to planning for an enclosure that would protect the tomato plants from the resident deer. The population seems to grow each year and somehow our yard has been chosen as the place to put down roots. If […]
Chocolate Pound Cake
October 24, 2012 by 29 Comments
A few years ago I discovered my neighborhood used book store. It’s a not-so-tiny-but-still-cozy place with a steady stream of previously-loved books flowing in. I don’t know why it took me so long to realize that it would be a wonderful source for old cookbooks–maybe I feared that I’d hurt the nice UPS man’s […]
Cinnamon Apple Cake
September 10, 2012 by 17 Comments
It’s been a little quiet around here but I promise, my normal blogging schedule will resume soon. I’ve been busy–walking, eating, sightseeing; in short, delighting my senses away from home. I am looking forward to sharing the highlights with you when I return but if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook (links on […]
Blueberry Banana Buckle
March 31, 2012 by 46 Comments
My old refrigerator retired this weekend. After 15 years of great service we decided that it was time to replace it with a newer, better model. Though the new refrigerator is much like the old one in both look and features, I was excited at the prospect of having a new toy in the […]
Lemon Cornmeal Cake
February 26, 2012 by 55 Comments
I was a few days into my South America trip when I decided to check my work email and found this message: “Jean, we saved a piece of lemon cake for you in the freezer. You’ll really like it.” Knowing my penchant for all things lemony, my office friends thoughtfully set aside a […]
On Growing Up and an Ultra-Rich Chocolate Cake
December 2, 2011 by 23 Comments
Life has a way of working out…if you let it do its thing. I didn’t become aware of my controlling nature until I reached my thirties (which will be history in a couple of weeks), realizing that when it comes to my life, I am very specific about how I want things to go. […]
Fresh Fig and Olive Oil Cake
June 30, 2011 by 36 Comments
Is anyone out there as happy as I am to see fresh figs at the market? When I spotted them during my last shopping trip, I quickly grabbed a dozen or so without a recipe in mind. But this is the beauty of figs–they are so versatile. They pair well with salty charcuterie as […]
