One of the things my husband and I like to do during the week (read: to avoid crowds) is to visit the San Francisco museums for their current exhibits. Over the last couple of months we've been to the de Young twice: first to see the Bulgari jewelry exhibit and more recently, David ... Read More
Braised Pork Belly
This season of healthy eating lasted, oh, about 5 minutes? I finally got around to buying a slab of pork belly (I've eaten it but have never cooked with it) so I could roast it and make some pork buns Momofuku-style. There's a noodle shop in Maui that serves them (in fact, a lot of their ... Read More
Slow Cooker Pork and Beans
It's been over two years since my slow cooker has seen the light of day and you might be laughing at me now for waiting until the middle of spring to use it again. Most cooks would be putting theirs away for the season. A storm passed through the San Francisco bay area last weekend and I ... Read More
Spicy Pork Stew
I will spare you the twaddle tonight. It is quite late in the evening, my eyelids are getting heavy and all I want is my bed. Sleep has been elusive these last few days but I may finally have a chance at a good night's rest tonight. It has been a busy last couple of weeks and I will ... Read More
Carnitas Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa and A Blogger’s Confessions
I do have a recipe to share with you today but before I get to it, I wanted an opportunity to unload a thought or two about my blogging experience these last (almost) two years. Will I offer any useful information? Maybe...but this is a confessional. I have always suspected that I have a mildly ... Read More
French-Style Spareribs
The oak trees in our yard are quickly shedding their leaves to prepare for the coming winter. In contrast, Pilot, my normally petite cat is just a bit bigger as he's now holding on to his fur (and hopefully appears more formidable in the eyes of the field mice). The resident Great Horned ... Read More
