Several weeks ago my husband and I ventured to Costco for various items that we needed. As with our trips to this giant warehouse store, I...

Friday night. One of my favorite evenings – the work week has come to a close, the beginning of the weekend is starting and it means rela...

Last week I attended an event at the new Lafayette Library where Martin Yan, of “Yan Can Cook” came to help raise money for the library....

After many months in the box, I finally took out my birthday present from my hubby. Today was the day that I graduated from the minor lea...

What a busy week for me - working a million hours, scheduled events after work and keeping up on house hold tasks. Perhaps this resemble...

SF Chefs 2010 is an exciting event held in San Francisco. It features San Francisco’s premier food, wine and spirits and is produced by ...

As promised, I would announce the winner of the giveaway from the Crostini Challenge blog post on July 29th. First, I wanted to determine...

Leftovers – what to do with them? Do you bring them to work the next day for lunch or serve it again the following night? Typically I am...

I love Saturdays. It means it is right in the middle of the weekend and don’t have to worry about getting geared up for the work week ahea...

Crunchy, salty, sweet, earthy and so incredibly satisfying is how to describe this sandwich. Last weekend I made fig jam and was thinkin...

If you know me or read my blog regularly, you know that I adore appetizers – especially Crostini. Why do I love them so, is what you migh...

Thomas Keller is one of the most iconic chefs of this era. His finesse, detail, perfectionism and professionalism, has made him one of th...

Crostini in Italian means “little toasts”. A Crostini is one of the most versatile vessels for making outstanding appetizers. The list of...

Last night we ventured to Costco for the primary reason to replenish our toilet paper supply, but you all know how going in for a single i...

Do you ever crave a fresh salad that is easy to make, crunchy, sweet, savory and satisfying? If so, this Fennel, Apple, Pecan and Gorgonz...

Lamingtons are a prototypical part of every Australian's childhood. This little sponge cake is dipped in chocolate icing and then rol...

Stolpman wines are 100% estate grown and situated on three finger-like ridges, which provide outstanding drainage. The distinct element of ...

A few weekends ago, we ventured down to the central California coast to enjoy a weekend with our friend who lives there. Before venturing...

Can’t you just smell that BBQ season is in the air? Last night was Saturday and the scent of barbeque was everywhere. Not sure exactly wha...

Last weekend, Charles, our friend Geoff and I took a trip down to the San Luis Obispo area to visit our friend Kim. Since ...

Dinner parties are one of my favorite ways to entertain. They give you the opportunity to be flexible with the number of guests you invit...