On the day that one of my friends was hosting a Sunday brunch I got up at six a.m. hoping that the early start would provide ample time to scour the web for inspiration and ideas for a recipe, bake and be out the door by 10 a.m. It had been a busy five days […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Torta di Nocciole)
March 20, 2018 by 3 Comments
My husband and I stole away to Scottsdale last week. We rendezvoused with our dear friends from Chicago for some much-awaited catch-up time and managed to escape the weeklong downpour here in the Bay Area as a bonus. After what has felt like an exceptionally long winter lighter attire and sandals were a welcome change […]
Classic Pumpkin Pie
November 11, 2015 by 32 Comments
Thanksgiving is around the corner and I still haven’t received my assignment for the Thanksgiving Day meal. For years I played host, focusing on the turkey and other savory dishes while my family took charge of dessert and other sides to round out the Thanksgiving feast. There’s been a shift in recent years; the hosting […]
Apple Coffee Cake
October 14, 2015 by 20 Comments
The last time I checked in it was July, the middle of summer, hot. I took the rest of summer off from blogging for my wedding anniversary and a three-week trip to Europe. My husband and I returned for the fourth time to St. Jean Cap Ferrat with stops in Paris, Brussels, Bruges and London. […]
Cherry Almond Coconut Bars
February 11, 2015 by 43 Comments
When I received my assignment for this month’s Blogger C.L.U.E. post I was thrilled–I got Lisa’s blog. If you’ve been visiting me for some time then you’d know what a dear friend Lisa has become. We met through another blogging community nearly five years ago and have since built a friendship beyond visiting each […]
Chocolate Beet Cake
October 30, 2014 by 11 Comments
I have this sweater. Black wool, full-zip style with a high neck. It has cream piping along the sides and the zipper, including the zippers on the sleeves. Its style is timeless rather than trendy. A sweater for all seasons, it’s neither too heavy nor too light. It’s at least 10 years old but its […]
Apple Pie with Spelt Crust
October 9, 2014 by 15 Comments
Checking an item off my baking bucket list: pie. I’ve baked countless tarts, crostatas, galettes–even empanadas. I’ve also made pumpkin pie but it doesn’t count if you use prepared pie dough, right? Several years ago, after being disappointed for the umpteenth time, I vowed never to use it again. Generally, preparing fillings didn’t concern […]
Danish Apple Cake
September 19, 2014 by 14 Comments
“You have the craziest dreams,” he says. ” I wish I could dream like that.” My husband says this with almost a note of envy in his voice. To be honest, I don’t think my dreams are particularly different than others’ dreams. My personal favorites are the ones when I can fly. Those where I’m […]
