There was one aspect of California life that somewhat intrigued me when I first moved out west over a decade ago. As a newcomer, I noticed how the beauty of spring was also dreaded by many, for...
Five little things I loved this week: 1. Birthdays My husband celebrated a birthday this week, and he was content (I hope) to celebrate with a home cooked meal. His request? Seared ahi tuna and Thai-Style Crab...
“I’m so excited! Just two more days!!” Our little guy came into our room each morning, counting down to the weekend. I’m at a point where I count down to the weekend either way (sometimes I start...
Quite often, I write about the gorgeous green hills that surround the valley I am lucky to call home. Tucked amongst these rolling hills are beautiful gnarly oaks, herds of docile cows, and even some orchards. Among...
I think I had a mini mid-life crisis. It all started when my daughter asked to listen to the satellite radio station 80′s on 8 on the way to school. Bananarama started blasting through the car speakers:...
Five little things I loved this week. 1. Homemade Pizza It’s only recently that I have found decent (if not excellent) pizza in the Bay Area. You know how discerning my native New York tastebuds can be....
When I look at my little black notebook (or more recently my Evernote app), scattered about my jottings are random dishes that I have tasted at some point in time that have truly inspired me. They are...