I hope you all had a fabulous Father's Day weekend. Did you fire up the grill for burgers and barbecue? Or did you visit dad's favorite restaurant and participate in his favorite activities? My family drove up to Yountville and St. Helena Saturday for brunch and much-enjoyed quality time ... Read More
Steak Salad with Mint-Scallion Dressing
The tart I plan to take to my family's Easter gathering is now setting in the refrigerator. There will be plenty of time in the morning for the finishing touches before Easter service then heading to my aunt's home. Putting the dessert together was easy--the bulk of my time was spent trying ... Read More
Sesame Noodles with Kale and Cabbage
As I struggled up the last hill towards home, the thought of a big lunch dampened the pain on my burning legs. I was ready for my reward after an overly-ambitious bicycle ride with the boys--lots of food! I inched along, mentally itemizing the contents of my refrigerator and pantry. This ... Read More
Mixed Green Salad with Nectarine-Blueberry Vinaigrette
Salads reign supreme in my kitchen these days. Who wants to slave over a stove for a meal when it would mean a sweltering kitchen for the remainder of the evening? I don't have the luxury of central air conditioning and have a home framed by windows and skylights so keeping indoor ... Read More
Arugula Salad with Apricot-Mint Vinaigrette
Time flies when you're having fun... ...and also when you're just plain busy. Where have the days gone? There's been greater demand for my time at work recently, leaving not much motivation to work on a blog post in the evening. I've been squeezing in the bike rides and runs, too, so ... Read More
Asian-Style Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette
After a seemingly long winter and a half-hearted spring, summer is finally here. This means that the sun will once again shine outside my office, luring me to more fun activities as I sit in a chilly, air conditioned room. I hope that somewhere in my job description is listed daydreaming ... Read More
