Now seems to be time to gather with friends and talk. Not just about current blockbusters and TV shows and restaurant openings. But real things that a...
Now seems to be time to gather with friends and talk. Not just about current blockbusters and TV shows and restaurant openings. But real things that a...
I've recently been really into bulgur--a grain that is popular in Middle Eastern dishes, most prominent of which is tabbouleh salad. I love making big...
This post is devoted to my favorite partner in crime and sidekick in the kitchen--Matt. While Matt is often relegated to the sous chef position (we've...
Since I was a child, I've had a pretty antagonistic approach to beets. Coming from a Russian family, I was forced to eat a lot of Borscht--hot, chille...
Oh glorious 3 day weekends, what lovely little gifts you are. A long weekend, followed by a short week: what a fantastic notion! If only every week co...
I wrote about my last trip to Napa and my second visit to my favorite Napa winery back in May and was pleasantly surprised (ok, super excited to the p...
First, I'd like to start this post by announcing to the world (or, rather, my devoted readers) that I've finally succumbed to the hype and gotten myse...
I meant to go to Beretta ages ago. Ok, not ages ago, but let me tell you--getting here was definitely a long road. I initially tried to reserve it for...
I promised that I wouldn't walk away from my first trip to NOPA without an adequate review. So, I return. I had high hopes for NOPA. With roughly 700 ...
This past weekend, I celebrated my 25th birthday. A quarter century. Obviously, the best way to spend a birthday is with good friends, wine, delicious...
Dear Readers,I'm making my triumphunt post-Mexico, post-crazed work week, post-business trip, post- relax-week return to blogging. I promised to share...