We all could use a little retail therapy once in a while, right? Especially when it means lovely tools for the kitchen. I first heard about Beso when I was at Alt Summit earlier this year: they’re...
This post originally began with a snarky sentence about Mother Nature coping with mood swings. But a moment of distraction gave way to a glance at social media. My heart sank at the news I discovered. All...
A week ago, I made the culinary pilgrimage that I have grown to regard as one of the best food and wine scenes in the country. There is always some kind of food event going on, there...
Five little things I loved this week: 1. Time Away From the Kitchen You may have noticed that I’ve been a little quieter than usual. It was a nice change of pace to step out of my...
If you asked me as a little girl to name my favorite color, I wouldn’t hesitate. Little Liren would have gushed, “lavender!” in a heartbeat. I dreamed of a lavender bedroom, from ceiling to carpet, fluffy pale...
Every so often I pull out a little black folder tucked in the bottom of my desk drawer. I take it to the couch or into my bed, and with the same sense of calm as reading...
From my kitchen to yours, I send my warmest Easter greetings. Here’s to celebrating spring, new life, and those that are dearest to us!