I rarely watch TV but every two years when the Olympics are on, I find myself glued to the screen for many more hours than I care to admit. In fac...
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This year (2013) has arguably been the biggest of my life. It didn't come without challenges. The most important event of the year was, of course,...
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I don't know about you, but I've been treating myself right this holiday season. French Toast, cinnamon rolls, ginger molasses cookies...you know ...
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serves four - six 3 ripe avocados 1 cluster tomato, seeded and diced juice from 1/2 lime 1/4 cup of diced red onion 1 serrano chili, seeded...
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Negroni Week has crept up on me once again. Every year, I’m surprised to see how much the participation has grown… San Francisco alone has 105...
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There is glitter on the bottom of my shoes. Perhaps that is the sign of a good New Year's Eve. Ahoy mates! Are you ready for 2011? 2010 was a good...
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When I lived in Italy, I learned three very important things. Don't talk about God. Don't talk about politics. And eat pasta as a first course. I'...
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makes one quart 1 1/2 cup of whole milk 1 1/2 cup of heavy cream 3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup of fragrant honey 1/3 cup of suga...
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*Serves four to six 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/3 cup of corn kernels 2 teaspoons of toasted cumin powder* kosher salt, to taste *This...
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My grandmother had a major sweet tooth. It was not uncommon for her to have a little 'dessert' immediately following a pastry breakfast. When I wo...
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Serves four - six, depending on your appetite 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound of clams, cleaned 1/2 pound of mussels, scrubbed ...
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Despite the very limited space in my kitchen, I’m particularly fond of my breakfast vessels and gadgets because I am particularly fond of breakf...