A week ago a friend gifted me some wild-caught albacore. How could I say no? I wanted to create something special that would highlight
Several years ago I had a terrific recipe for shortcake biscuits. Naturally, I lost it. I didn’t know this, of course, when I decided that
If you enjoy good food and love to cook or bake, you’ll understand how excited I get when I discover a must-make recipe, sample a
Spring weather is so fickle. Balmy and beautiful one day, windy and wild the next. But here on the California Coast, the organic strawberries are
If you’re looking for a perfect brunch recipe to serve for Mother’s Day, a special birthday, or are hosting guests, this recipe from the
Years ago I made a declaration to always live where I could get avocados and artichokes. I’ve held good to my dream and California continues
This humble, simple-to-make, sauce is a miracle worker! I developed it years ago and yet every time I serve it, friends and family act as
It’s fun to watch trends come and go and when a particular trend reappears, the recipes using the current ingredient are often uniquely different. For
In 2014 I was a featured speaker at England’s first national “Real Vanilla Day.” Inspired and hosted by Janet Sawyer, owner and CEO of Little
A friend of mine shares her copies of Bon Appetit with me, which I love as there’s a theme for each magazine. The photos are
Living in the heart of artichoke country, we get the delicious thistles in all sizes nearly year ’round. However, late March through May and then
One of my favorite indoor ways to let down from a busy day, is to read food magazines. It’s a great opportunity to mentally “taste”
It’s cold outside and I’m thinking about cozy soups, fragrant stews and other warming foods that speak of waning sunshine and chilly nights. Especially when
First, I admit I’m not a vegan or even a card carrying vegetarian (though I lean in that direction), but I have friends who
Every January I go to San Francisco for a few days to see friends and celebrate my birthday. I time my visit to coincide with
David Lebovitz’ latest book, l’appart: the Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home, is a cringe-worthy tale of a multi-year ordeal that he might
Courtesy of David Lebovitz from l’appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home About the following recipe, David says, “Chocolate souffle remains one
Courtesy of David Lebovitz: The Sweet Life in Paris Tagines (also spelled tajine) are a perfect antidote to cold, wintry nights. Remarkably enough, they’re also
This is a great lemon bar recipe – bright, tart-sweet and with a buttery crust with nice vanilla notes. Meyer lemons aren’t quite as tart
It’s freezing outside, you’re exhausted, and you want something better than a can of soup for dinner. Here’s an easy solution. It requires some shopping
