Love chicken wings but want to supersize them? Make this spicy batch of sticky turkey wings full of spices, soy sauce, and honey.
Read MoreWarm eggplant & mushroom pasta salad – perfect for fall and winter evenings, and equally as lovely cooled the next day for leftover lunch!
Read MoreAutumn is finally here and there’s nothing better for fall than these miniature apple pies. I used apple halves to make smaller portions, and added leaves and a stem for aesthetics and an extra nibble of buttery crust.
Read MoreThe weather in the Bay Area has been just as resistant to autumn as I have. Perhaps even more. I have slowly warmed up to cozy thoughts of warm soups and stews, and cuddly sweaters, baked apples and pumpkin muffins. But the weather has not…
Read MoreI think I’m finally starting to get excited. About autumn, that is. A few weeks ago, when I spied the first pumpkins next to the watermelons and cantaloupe at the markets, I shook my head in disappointment. I have been holding on to summer for…
Read MoreI have so many questions for her. You would think that as you get older, you become wiser, but the truth is, the more questions you have. If my mother were still with us, I would ask her so many things. When did you get…
Read MoreWhen you read a blog, there may be stunning photography. There may be insightful prose. There may be mouthwatering recipes. Sometimes, there’s all three. But without personality, the blog just wouldn’t…be. With each post, you get to know the person behind it a little more,…
Read MoreHarvest season is upon us. In this part of the world that means gorgeous blue skies, an occasional dramatic cloud, golden light, and the promise of an invigorating brisk chill once the sun sets. It means vineyards heavy with plump fruit, and gardens yielding the…
Read MoreI am sitting here at my desk, and I just decided to turn on Pandora. My daughter had been listening to Cimorelli Radio and the hyper-happy teeny-bopping noises started blaring from my speakers. Agh! Change it quick, my brain instructed. I then remembered that my…
Read MoreKeep it simple and sweet! K.I.S.S. BROWNIES are my go-to homemade brownie recipe when I want a fudgy brownie. You’ll love this simple brownie recipe!
Read MoreIs it wine o’clock yet? I find myself saying this often, and often in jest, but I think I realize now why I hold a glass of wine so dear. It’s not so much about the wine as it is about me. I realize that…
Read MoreIt was one of those beautiful late summer mornings, with blue skies and sunlight dappling through the trees, when I met a friend the other day. A friend that I may have never met had it not been for this blog. In my early days…
Read MoreThe waters surrounding the bridge were still cloaked in darkness when I drove across the bay. The city streets were empty, with just early morning commuters zipping into their office buildings, skirting the dreaded traffic. I drove past the Ferry Building and into Fisherman’s Wharf,…
Read MoreThis Mango Coconut Smoothie is creamy and tropical – such a great way to drink your fruit. Easily customizable with fresh fruits and veggies!
Read MoreHosting a summer party? Want to make something special for a beach themed dinner? Ready to feel like you’re at the pool even though you’re stuck in the daily grind? Island cocktails are the way to go.
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