With summer in full swing, tomatoes on the vine and cup cakes on the brain – I was craving a funky combo that I sampled… ( Read More )
The Island Life & Corn and Black Bean Salad
There is a small island in the Delta Region of Northern California that conjures up wonderful childhood memories for me. It is a simple, yet… ( Read More )
Stone Soup
When my first child went to pre-school I recall being perplexed when we were told that our children were going to be making Stone Soup.… ( Read More )
Just when you thought….
that I couldn’t come up with anything more unusual than my submission to the chocolate contest, BAM, here I come to try to inspire you… ( Read More )
Cinco de Mayo
I am not sure WHEN it happened but I do know WHERE it took place. While I’ve always enjoyed Mexican food it wasn’t until I… ( Read More )
Going Dark & Getting Competitive
Once upon a choc’late time A long long choc’late time ago, The Golden Age of Choc’late began. I know, ‘cos I was there…. …………… choc’late… ( Read More )
Just Let Me Lie Down
Have I stumped you yet? What on earth could I be talking about now? It all starts with an invitation to lunch at an adorable… ( Read More )
En Vogue Produce & Earth Day Hullabaloo
As a food blogger I have pondered how to celebrate Earth Day in way that makes sense to me and brings together the two things… ( Read More )
Squeezing out some fun
I recently had the opportunity to see Chef Michael Chiarello. I had been to Tra Vigne frequented his store Napa Style and am setting my… ( Read More )
An Easter Tradition
Meeting someone’s entire family for the first time can be a bit nerve racking, especially when it is around a family holiday like Easter and… ( Read More )