A well engineered cocktail transports you to a different level. When you pair it with a nibble that is simple yet sophisticated, you have...

I know it has been a while since I have posted.  Life has been busy during the summer.  I made these little delights for Friday Night B...

The day millions of royal fans across the globe have been waiting for finally arrived.  The Royal Wedding of course and it certainly did...

What is better then bacon?   In my book ..... nothing!  The key to great bacon is to cook is low and slow on a griddle until it is crispy...

Yippee Skippee .... it is finally FRIDAY!  I think that means it is time for Friday Night Bites and this week I thought I would shar...

I am dreaming of forwarding time to mid summer right now.  You may ask ....... why?  It is fig season of course. Smile.  I do simply a...

Just imagine .... warm goat cheese, flavored olive oil and warm crunchy bread - now that is my idea of heaven in my mouth.  The infusio...

There is something special about enjoying a craft cocktail with sublime bar nuts.  The bar is raised even higher (no pun intended) when ...

Rain glorious rain!  The Bay Area has been a bit starved this year for rain.  December, January and into February were rather dry months...

This week I am thrilled to share my savory madeleine recipe with all of you!  I have long been obsessed with madeleines.  You tend to ...

What is it about a little piece of toast loaded with crunchy, salty, creamy and herbaceous goodies? It is the dance that your mouth has ...

It is that time of the year.  The bright brilliant blood oranges are in season. Once you cut this jewel in half, the rich red pink colo...

It seems like we were just celebrating New Years Eve with appetizers and bubbly.   With February around the corner, this year is already ...

Happy New Year!  I know it has been a while since I have posted and one of my resolutions for the new year is to post at least once a we...

Do you ever try something at a restaurant and say to yourself - I must make this?  I do all the time. Recently I was in Chicago for a bu...

A couple weeks ago I attended the Livermore Valley's "Taste of Terroir" weekend to experience the tasty food and wine of th...

Well HELLO almost summer - oh how I have missed you!  My birthday was last Sunday and we swung out for this years birthday gift - a new ...

Do you ever wish you had an elegant yet easy appetizer to make for guests that you want to impress? Have I got a simple, tasty and easy ...

Do you want a quick and easy show stopper appetizer?   If you answered yes, then I have an easy and delicious recipe for you.  You can ...

One of my favorite things to do is to make handmade jam and chutney.   I will make a large batch to can and save for gift giving along ...

One of my absolute favorite things is to entertain. I love the process of planning along with the actual preparation and executio...

With the holidays now here, the appetizers will be flowing at my house.  The holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family....

Who doesn’t love anything fried?   I can’t think of too many people.  The crispy, deep fried taste is like none other.  I have to admit...

The countdown has begun.  I am referring to when this election will be OVER.  I am typically not political but this year, you can’t he...

I had not been summoned to jury duty since I was 19 years old.   The system finally caught up to me.  I had to call the night before an...

A morning at the farmer’s market can be an inspiring event.   As I stroll through the isles of produce and artesian items, I am intrigu...

I love how toast is trendy now.  You can top is with just about anything and it becomes a hip appetizer.  It has to be one of the easi...

Summer and watermelon are one of those perfect combinations.   The warm air along with a crisp and cool bite of sweet watermelon is th...

Several weeks ago I attended a performance for Broadway Under the Stars from the Transcendence Theatre Company in Sonoma .  My company...

Life has gotten super busy lately and I have neglected my little space on this vast space we call the internet.   I have thought it abo...

Hubby and I have a new weekend ritual – we walk to the farmers market almost every Saturday morning.  As we say, it is a “two-fer”. We...

We just experienced day light savings time this last weekend.  I know it is only one hour lost, but some years it certainly feels like...

El Nino hit the Bay Area with a vengeance over the weekend.  The storms are predicted to continue off and on through the end of the we...

The weather in the Bay Area this week feels more like spring than winter.  Considering we are in an El Nino year, the last two weeks h...

It is Friday Night Bite time already!  This week is extra special since we have a holiday weekend ahead.  Gosh I love a three day week...