Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to brunch. And I like to brunch. Especially with mimosas and Gruyère Chive Scones. Read More
Let’s do brunch
May 9, 2013
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Granola makes me happy
October 28, 2012
Yes, I get smiling-to-myself happy from granola. Specifically, my granola (here's the recipe)—homemade, packed into resealable bags, and at-the-ready in the cupboard. Read More
Continuously amazing
October 16, 2012
Two weeks ago, I visited Rancho La Puerta for the third time—again, to be the visiting cooking teacher for the week—and it continues to amaze. Read More
I have a good job
September 27, 2012
It’s especially nice when the planets align such that one happens to look up for a sec and appreciate. I have a good job. Read More
Mom’s big red Le Creuset pot
February 16, 2012
My mom used to have a big, red Le Creuset pot, and out of it came all my favorite dinners, including Sierra Chicken Stew. Read More
A post-holiday visit over a cup of tea
January 16, 2012
I didn’t get a chance to wish you happy holidays. So how about the next best thing – a post-holiday visit over a cup of (virtual) tea? Read More
A magical place
July 11, 2011
Some places are just magical. Rancho La Puerta, in Tecate, Mexico, is one of them. Read More
For Father’s Day, take a tip from Dad and grill
June 16, 2011
My dad is a master of the grill. Read More
What I learned at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
March 11, 2011
During the last week of February, I attended the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers at Meadowood Napa Valley. Before too much time goes by, I want to share a little of what I learned. Read More
Looking back, looking forward
January 13, 2011
With 2010 barely visible in the rear-view mirror, I’m thinking about the year that was and the year I hope 2011 will be. Read More