Cortez
My husband and I recently met a friend for dinner at Cortez Restaurant in San Francisco. It was the third time there for me and I have enjoyed their food on all occasions. They have small plates so you...
View ArticleGo Fish
My friend Lara and I recently tried Go Fish in the town of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. It is a new restaurant from Cindy Pawlcyn (who also owns Mustards in Yountville and Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen...
View ArticleChez Bruno
On my last trip to Provence, I had the great pleasure of dining at Chez Bruno in Lorgues. This amazing restaurant features some of the finest treasures of Provence – truffles. There is a set menu for...
View ArticlePress
My friend, Stephanie, and I recently tried Press in St. Helena. Press is co-owned by Leslie Rudd, who also owns Dean & Deluca and Rudd Vineyards. I was expecting the restaurant to be a little...
View ArticleAme Restaurant
I have twice recently had the opportunity to eat at Ame Restaurant in San Francisco. The food is just excellent and so is the atmosphere! The restaurant is in the St. Regis Hotel and is owned by Hiro...
View ArticleAd Hoc Restaurant
My husband and I were treated to dinner at Ad Hoc Restaurant in Napa Valley by our friends, Dennis and Lara. Ad Hoc is the newest creation of Chef Thomas Keller of French Laundry fame. However, with Ad...
View ArticleBong Su
I recently met my friend Norm for lunch at Bong Su restaurant in San Francisco. I had heard quite a lot of good things about the food before I went, and I was not disappointed. From the time I walked...
View ArticleNespresso
One of the purchases that I am really enjoying is my Nespresso machine. I was quite skeptical at first of espresso from this type of process (I have always said to grind your own beans and make coffee...
View ArticleCoffee Classes
If you are in the coffee business, have a keen interest in coffee or are thinking of opening a coffee roastery, check out the unique coffee courses offered by expert, Willem Boot. Willem started...
View ArticleMt. Tam by Cowgirl Creamery
Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam is a triple cream cheese from Cowgirl Creamery in Pt. Reyes, California. It is made from pasteurized organic cow’s milk. This award-winning cheese is smooth and creamy with...
View ArticleFarro “Risotto” with Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers and Swiss Chard
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onions 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup farro ½ cup white wine 4 cups mushroom stock (or chicken, or vegetable) ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms,...
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Farro “Risotto” with Mushrooms and Fresh Asparagus
Tender asparagus is such a treat. I can’t resist buying a few bunches when it first shows up for the season in our local farmers markets. It is delicious alone but also pairs well with so many...
View ArticleCrunchy Apple-Blueberry Coffee Cake with Almonds
This coffee cake is decadent with its wealth of fruit and its crunchy topping. You can use almost any fruit in it. Feel free to experiment with strawberries, pears, nectarines, peaches, or...
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