An inspirational trip to the farmers market resulted in this sublime roasted golden beet salad.  Do you all get inspired when browsing t...

Happy 2019!  I know it has been a while since I have posted.  Been a bit more active on Instagram and plan to make an authentic effort ...

At the beginning of December, we had our 4 th annual Food Blogger Cookie Exchange and Gourmet Pot Luck.   How lucky am I to have met s...

I am enjoying the distinct honor of being chosen as one of eleven DOLE Brand Ambassadors for 2015 and being part of their campaign – Get...

There is nothing better than a fresh, flavorful and nutrition packed salad on a warm almost summer day.  I take that back, this fresh ...

Did you know that May is National Salad Month?   If you are like me, then you are simply elated.  I probably eat salad 5 times per week...

Time whirls by.   It seems as though we were just putting away our Christmas decorations and yet in just a few days, we will be putting...

Last weekend at the farmer’s market I found indigo rose tomatoes.   I was instantly taken by the brilliance of the red with a dark purp...

Lately it is feeling a lot like summer in the Bay Area.   Quite frankly it suits me just fine.  Last weekend hubby and I dusted off t...

Let me just exclaim to the world – I love a great salad.   Boy that felt good.  With so many choices and variations of salad, it is s...

A trip this weekend to the farmers market proved to be fruitful once again.   If you remember, I made a Farmer’sMarket Salad with Honey...

Strolling through my local farmer’s market early on a Saturday morning is incredibly relaxing.   I try to enter without preconceived ...

We just spent a marvelous week in the windy city.  I believe I am now at 28 states with 22 more to go to complete my bucket list of ...

The last few days have definitely had summer reveal itself here in the Bay Area.  Personally I love it!  Each day this weekend we enj...

Last week was chalk full of inspiration.  I was invited as a VIP Food Blogger to the Dole “Taste of Spain Salad Summit” in beautiful...

It’s a beautiful weekend in the Bay Area.   Temperatures are supposed to round the 85 degree mark today.  I absolutely love this time ...

I love dinner parties.   I love planning, preparing and throwing a great dinner party.  It brings me much joy.  Saturday night brought...

I can sense that fig season is winding down. It makes me sad. I simply adore these purple orbs of joy. The bright, vivid garnet color an...

We are smack dab in the middle of summer in the Bay Area. The heat index has been relatively mild overall. This weekend’s heat directory...

The days of the simple iceberg salad are gone. Don’t hear me wrong, I still love an iceberg salad with handmade blue cheese dressing, to...