I have been working on perfecting my paella-making skills this summer which translates to, I have been making paella often.  By perfecting, I mean I have been striving to get that amazing crispy rice bottom on the paella pan known as the socarrat.  This is how they do it in Spain.  I love when you …

Summer salads are my jam.  When produce is exploding I make some sort of salad for lunch as well as dinner.  It could be as simple as a green salad using amazing greens or a big salad full of everything I can think of, to enjoy as a main.  This recipe for cucumber radish salad was …

We try to spend as much time as we can in the mountains enjoying the outdoors during the summer months.  One of our favorite places to hit is the Gold Lakes of the Sierras.  Along highway 49 there is a stop called Bassetts Station.  Bassetts Station is basically the entire town housed in one building. …

If you follow me on Instagram you know how much I love Rose wine as I tend to talk about it all summer.  When I was invited to the wine event, Experience Rose, I immediately said yes.  I could not think of a better way to escape a chilly June afternoon in the Bay area, …

Can we talk about this recipe for Crepes Dentelles with Sautéed Peaches and Caramel?  It is so good that it leaves me speechless.  It has been a long time since I have enjoyed a dessert that makes my heart swoon.  It is silky, buttery, and ever so dreamy.  It has quickly become my go-to dessert …

One of Lenny’s favorite Portuguese recipes is this one for Portuguese Favas, which is a fava bean stew.  His mother knows to make it every time we are back in Boston.  My recipe is different than her recipe, and I only make it when fava beans are in season.  It is rich in flavor and …