It was East meets West at last Sunday’s hard cider and cheese pairing event at the SHED in downtown […]
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Apricot-Sage Sauce
Are you tired of preparing chicken the same old way? There’s nothing ordinary about this savory recipe for Pan Seared […]
Farewell to Drakes Bay Oyster Company
It was a sad day; an unimaginable day. But for the swing vote of one Ninth Circuit court judge, the […]
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Tomato season is in full swing! Garden vines hang heavy with clusters of fruit ripening under the hot July sun. […]
Short & Sweet: Stuffed Figs
Last weekend I came into a windfall. My neighbor’s Black Mission fig tree produced a share-worthy bounty and I was […]
Tuscan Tomato & Egg Skillet
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals. I love the smell of bacon, eggs, and fresh ground coffee in […]
Homemade Triple Berry Ice Cream
Grab a bowl and spoon! July is National Ice Cream Month and you can join the celebration by churning up […]
“Tealicious” Summer Cocktails
I love summer weather! The long, warm days dissolve slowly into tepid nights perfect for backyard BBQ gatherings with friends […]
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
It’s been hot this week. Triple digit hot. The kind of heat that makes you want to lie on […]
Confessions of a Tomato Whisperer
I love growing my own tomatoes. Each summer I can hardly wait to taste the first sun-ripened fruit plucked straight […]
5-Minute Strawberry Jam
We’re lucky (and somewhat spoiled) in California. Our relatively temperate climate is ideal for growing strawberries year round; though I’m […]
A Tribute To My Mom
Celebrating Mother’s Day last weekend got me thinking. I owe an awful lot to my mom. Not that this […]
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Sweet Pea Guacamole
Hola Amigos! Today is Cinco de Mayo–a holiday dedicated to celebrating Mexican pride and heritage. What better way to commemorate […]
Petaluma’s Butter & Egg Days Festival
I love a good old-fashioned hometown celebration, and last weekend’s 33rd annual Butter & Egg Days Festival in Petaluma, California hit […]
Dinner On The Farm
Spring weather welcomes the official start of the Farm Dinner season, and no one showcases “field to fork” in the […]
