I am knee deep in Thanksgiving menu planning, and I am having a hard time deciding on side dishes. The problem is, I love all of the sides even more than the turkey or dessert. I could pile my plate a mile high with sides and some gravy and be a very happy girl. This …
Half-way through October, and I am eagerly waiting for the weather to cool down as I am craving comfort food. I am hungry for thick squash-based soups and meaty stews that simmer all day on the stove. As well, as roasted meats served alongside tender winter greens. You know the kind of food I am …
Summer has officially arrived in the Bay Area. Hot days have been creeping into warm evenings, which means there has been plenty of time to linger on our stoop. We have been sitting out and enjoying a glass of wine or two while grilling and it has been wonderful. One of our favorite recipes this …
I can not believe summer is almost over. I felt the first nip of fall during my market stroll over the weekend even though the bounty of summer was more than plentiful. There was that slight crispness in the air, the one that grabs you and begs for bowls of comfort food. Well, I refuse …
When I set up our editorial calendar for summer with Francis Ford Coppola Winery, I picked their Diamond Collection Pinot Grigio specifically for this month. It is Lenny’s birthday month, and Pinot Grigio happens to be one of his favorite summer wines. While I was working on recipes to serve with this crisp and refreshing summer …
I love Ribs! All kinds of ribs, from beef ribs all the way down to lamb ribs. This Father’s Day is also the first day of summer, and what a great way to celebrate by grilling up a platter of succulent ribs! Nothing says Father’s Day better than firing up the grill and tossing some …
If I were able to spend Mother’s Day with either of our mothers, I would be making them this lovely Springtime Quiche. I would also set the table with great care using linens, flowers, and our best silverware. And the wine, I would pop open a bottle of chardonnay, particularly a crisp bottle of Francis …
Before I jump into this recipe for Roasted Pork Loin Roast with Sweet Peas, I’d like talk about wine, particularly Pinot Noir, and most importantly the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass and let’s chat. When someone mentions Pinot Noir, I am sure just as it happens …