And then there were three
To the city! My cousin and her husband moved from Germany to San Francisco a couple weeks ago through his work. So now there are three of us – related and all – in this part of the world. They … Continue reading
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Private Scotch Whisky Tasting
My first – and before this evening only – tasting of Scotch whisky was last Fall at the Highlands festival surrounded by men in kilts. I tried twelve different whiskies with a friend and had an opportunity to talk to … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the mothers in my life. The proverbial “first word” of an infant often sounds like “ma” or “mama.” This strong association of that sound with “mother” has persisted in nearly every language on … Continue reading
Reduced Guilt
A nice glass of wine to relax in the evening or to enjoy with dinner is a lovely idea. The more you drink, however, the more refined your palate becomes and the more you’re willing to wait for one good … Continue reading
Italian Varietal: Aglianico
Today at the winery a customer asked me if I just drink wine all day. I replied “No, just in the evening.” Yesterday after work I headed to a boutique wine shop in Healdsburg known to me for its unique … Continue reading
They Bloom Once a Year
Marjorie grows the loveliest roses. Once a year the arches in her garden bloom in vibrant pinks. The perfumed fragrance is almost intoxicating and reaches your nose five feet before your feet reach the foot path. She has informed me … Continue reading
California Gardens
Spring is officially here in Northern California. The sun is shining strong, the gardeners are all coming out of hibernation and encouraging nature to show its colors. I got home for work in good time this evening, and was able … Continue reading
Crafty Beauty and a Thank You
When I started blogging and tweeting I was amazed by the online food community. There were so many inspiring bloggers, writing and photographing life and coming up with unique twists on recipes. Exciting and motivating; I continue to link to … Continue reading
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Happy Easter!
May you be grateful for all that you have and be able to spend this holiday among friends and people you love. Happy Easter!
Julia’s Three Ingredient Stuffed Mushrooms
Talk about a scrumptious side dish. Last night Julia made these stuffed mini portobella mushrooms. When she showed them to me, I wanted to take a photo. Then I asked her for the recipe, and she shook her head. No … Continue reading