It's that weird time of the year when the rest of country gets ready to buckle down for Fall while San Francisco enjoys our brief summer. It's kin...
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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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Somehow, I’ve managed to avoid all conversations related to snowmaggedons, polar vortexes, and solar vortexes. And yet, I could feel it coming. Th...
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Serves four 4 cluster tomatoes, seeded and finely diced 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro 1/2 lime, juiced 1/4 onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon chi...
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For the donuts: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract...
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When I was about eight months pregnant with the twins, a friend introduced me to the Snowy Plover at Andytown Coffee Roasters in San Francisco. I ...
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Serves four - six 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 cup of cane sugar 1/2 cup of powdered sugar 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1 te...
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Old habits die hard. I have this alarm clock that I have had for about 8 years now. I bought it from a Chinese store in Siena, Italy as a replacem...
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*Serves two to three 4 red bell peppers, stems removed and seeded 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar kosher salt ...
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I love a good party. Friends and appetizers, bubbly drinks and a spread of desserts. I'm continually inspired by and excited about new cookbooks, ...
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Serves four - six For the tarragon syrup: 4 sprigs of fresh tarragon 3⁄4 cup of sugar 1 cup of water For the lemonade: 1 cup of lemon ju...
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I know, I know. Another rum drink. While I’ve already shared my love of the Angostura Colada, I just couldn’t help myself in this recent Calif...