Five years ago I stumbled on this incredible way to dye Easter eggs and it blows away the ol' PAAS box version. It's not for the faint of heart. It takes a whole day (and prepping the night before - more on that later) and at least one trip to Goodwill or raiding your grandad's closet for old ties but so worth it. Old scarves, boxers, ties, tops, anything 100% silk will work and the brighter and darker the silk, the better the eggs turn out. Here’s how we did it... Continue reading

feta, hummus, fromage d'affinois, marcona almonds, grapes, carrots, cherry tomatoes from the garden, olives, mary's gluten free crackers and a 2012 unti rosé Continue reading

So tonight's dinner was more huevos! :) I {heart} eggs ... especially poached or gently fried sunnyside up. Over just about anything. Quinoa, rice, sautéed kale, avocado on toasted corn tortilla, you name it! This time sunny side up over... Continue reading

I’m putting THIS out there. My Manifesto. When I turn 50 – in 365 days – I want to be 50 and Fabulous - Fabulously Healthy that is! Not like Carrie Bradshaw’s magazine cover “Forty and Fabulous?” question mark but “Fifty and Fabulous-ly Healthy!” with an exclamation point. Not shooting for a pound number or a dress size, just health, great overall heath. Continue reading

If you are in charge of the chili tomorrow, here's a tried and true recipe for you. But don't take my word, take Jacques Pepin's because this is actually *his* recipe! Chili con Carne with Lettuce and Cheese is featured... Continue reading

Our wonderful tradition continues! This year we cranked out five dozen eggs. I know the Easter Bunny will be proud when he hops on by this year. Here are step by step instructions, our past efforts, and the original inspiration.... Continue reading

...the Pawnshop kings that is! A last minute email from two of my favorite guys on the planet that they were coming to town was reason enough to drop everything, moving boxes be damned, and throw a dinner. I was... Continue reading

The most beautiful Easter eggs ever! Continue reading

La Traviata Truffles ~ grand marnier & orange zest For the past week I've been up to my elbows in chocolate and chocolate powder making 400 truffles for the SF Opera's Bravo! Club Kick-off Party at the Kim Vo Salon... Continue reading

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what ever is in the fridge, goes in the frittata! today's bounty: sauteed zucchini, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, red peppers & shallots some crumbled goat cheese sprinkled in :) et voila! bon appetit! -------------------------------------------------------------- Continue reading

Silk dyed Easter eggs Last year I stumbled on this incredible way to dye Easter eggs and it blows away the ol' PAAS box version. It's not for the faint of heart. It takes a while and at least one... Continue reading

Red grape clusters dangling from cafes, wine shops, and awnings across France, a sure sign that it's Beaujolais Nouveau time again. The ubiquitous Georges Deboeuf label and Cafe de la Comedie at the Louvre/Place Colette. Thursday, November 19, the third... Continue reading