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 leading to the girlfriend-gathering this ... Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Torta di Nocciole)
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 ... Read More
Classic Pumpkin Pie
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 ... Read More
Apple Coffee Cake
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. The ... Read More
Cherry Almond Coconut Bars
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 ... Read More
Chocolate Beet Cake
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 ... Read More
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