At one point this weekend I found myself in desperate need of a chocolate fix. On my posting pipeline was a Nutella tart and some truffles I wanted to make. But preparing for a short trip in a few days made it difficult to do anything that required making dough or a few hours rest in the fridge. ... Read More
A Day at the Beach and Thumbprint Cookies with Olallieberry Jam (Pescadero, CA)
Today was a day that didn't go as planned, but in a good way. We meant to ride our bikes, as is typical for us on a Thursday morning, but in the end my husband suggested that we spend the day on the coast. And what a fun day it turned out to be. We walked on the beach, along the cliffs, on the ... Read More
An Anniversary, An Award and Kiwi Gelato to Celebrate
Today, my blog reached a small milestone--it's my three month anniversary. I feel like a newlywed, looking for a reason to celebrate each minor event. These three short months as a food-blogger have taught me much, you see. Blogging - My background is in numbers--Accounting, ... Read More
Puff Pastry with Whipped Mascarpone and Cointreau Blueberries
After a simple dinner of grilled filet mignon and an herb salad, an equally simple but grown-up dessert seemed just the thing to close the Memorial Day weekend on a sweet note. All day, I've thought about the wonderful men and women who, because of their courage and dedication, have ... Read More
Apple Crostata
I made this over the weekend to take to a get-together with friends. Since I had never made this before and knowing that I wouldn't have a chance to taste it beforehand, I was mildly anxious about presenting an untested recipe so I strongly considered leaving it behind. In the end, I ... Read More
Blueberry Crumb Cake
I'm very happy that the rain didn't arrive until today. I was able to enjoy a few days of fabulous cycling weather, hopefully getting me closer to being able to ride a century in the wine country in July. This particular ride is an annual cycling event organized by the town of ... Read More
