Cheddar cheese biscuits at farmstead restaurant in napa valley
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In the heart of Napa Valley resides Long Meadow Ranch(LMR). This 650-acre home ranch produces both wine and food in the Napa Valley from three different (...)
Today was the start to my mini vacation. I wanted to take advantage of the upcoming holiday weekend and tack on two more days. It was an extremely relaxing (...)
Puff pastry is one of those magical foods that are always in my freezer. I know that I should one day learn how to make this glorious, flaky, buttery treat, (...)
Nine times out of ten, I will cook a flank steak on the barbeque and it is absolutely delicious. I purchased a cast iron skillet about a year ago from TJ Maxx (...)
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I absolutely LOVE making appetizers, hence the weekly series – Friday Night Bites was born. Next to (...)
Over the weekend,it finally felt like summer had arrived. We have had so much rain and it has been unseasonably cool this year. It was about 85 to 90 degrees (...)
Snap, Crackle, Pop! I know you are thinking why is she going to talk about a breakfast cereal and how could that possibly tie in with Asparagus Soup. Well you (...)
Let me just exclaim to the world – I love a great salad. Boy that felt good. With so many choices and variations of salad, it is sometimes a bit overwhelming (...)
Several weeks ago I took a short road trip up to Napa. Luckily for me, it is only about an hours drive from my house. I ventured to attend Lindsay from Love (...)
Who doesn’t LOVE puff pastry? That rich, buttery and flakey dough - when baked is like eating a cloud of pure goodness. Okay – maybe not a cloud per se, but a (...)
Shortbread is one of those cookies that are just magical. The richness of the butter and the quintessential melt in your mouth feel is pure heaven in a bite. (...)
Nothing says summer than a golden juicy peach. We are in the heart of the season and I am just ecstatic. Recently on a trip to Trader Joe’s, right front and (...)
This week the days have been a bit warmer in the Bay Area, yet the evenings are crisp. I crave a brilliant bowl of piping hot soup when there is a chill in the (...)
There is a certain level of comfort in a bowl of Chicken Soup, especially when it is homemade. Could it be the richness of the broth? Shredded pieces of (...)
Summer is in full force! Tis the season for grilling, BBQ’s, vacations, flip flops, longer days and warm summer evenings. I love this time of year with all of (...)
Raspberry jam filled heart cookies for Valentine's Day
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Do you think of Valentines Day as a greeting card holiday or a day lovers express their love for one another? I prefer to not think of Valentines Day as a (...)
The Bay Area weather is quite dreary today. Not quite a steady stream of rain, which we need, but the slow and consistent drizzle. There is nothing like a (...)
Did your ticket for the Oscars arrive this week? If not, host your own soirée in the comfort of your own home. You could dress up in your formal best or simply (...)
Vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and toasted coconut
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Last weekend my Husband and I attended the annual school auction for our Nephews. Every year I bake two cakes to donate to the auction. This year I made a (...)
Inspiration is that unconscious burst of creativity that hits you at various times and comes in many forms. My husband, Charles and I were watching Check (...)
Often the simplest things in life bring us the most joy. Whether it is your favorite food, reading a page turner novel or taking an afternoon nap – these are (...)
Crostini with Roasted Tomato Compote and Mozzarella
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My hubby and I had a completely relaxing weekend. Every once in a while you just need to unwind and relax. Last weekend was that weekend for me. Between (...)
Spaghetti with garlic olive oil and red chili flakes
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Hubby is a traditionalist. He loves pasta with red sauce. If you offer an Alfredo sauce, he will quickly give a polite no. It is red sauce all the way. Me on (...)
What is the quintessential cookie that pops into everyone’s head? Of course it is the chocolate chip cookie. Most of us were introduced to this cookie and then (...)
