There are many many culinary treasures to be experienced in the SF Bay area. Sadly, good Cuban food is hard to find. Growing up in Florida I took cuban bread and sandwiches for granted. One of my favorite places to eat when I was growing...
Eggs are one of the most versatile foods. They are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In a pinch you can make a beautiful salad and top it with a perfectly fried egg, serve it with a crisp white wine and you have an elegant...
Monday's are always tough. Even if I start the day out in a glorious mood, I can be sure that as the day goes on things can become trying. Today was no different. In fact my glorious mood lasted until approximately 9:30 and then all...
So as you can probably ascertain from the title, San Francisco had a wee bit of traffic tonight. I was on my way back home from the South Bay (where I spent a lovely day with my BFF Dorthea) and it took an ungodly awful...
It had been suggested to me by more than one person that the Tomato Jam would be awesome with eggs. I am happy to now confirm that suggestion. Woke up this morning and was pleased to have all the fixin's for a great breakfast sandwich: Homemade...
Just recently spent about 10 days with the family in North Carolina. To say we ate well is an understatement. After all the creamed corn, fried chicken, BBQ ribs, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and gravy I was ready to go back to a vegetarian diet...
After a brief return of winter in June here in Northern Cal, summer has returned with a vengeance. And not a moment too soon as far as I'm concerned. One of the best things about living in this area is the abundance of truly outstanding produce...
So I haven't updated lately. Sorry. I have been cooking and eating though so I have some things to share. The other night I was starving and it was a Sunday night and I had been lazing around all week-end and hadn't planned dinner. I...
Leftover Fingerling Potato Fries. I had leftover fingerling potatoes that I served with Salmon the other night. It was a really good dinner, but that's another blog for another day. I had a hungry 4YO boy who wanted a hot dog and fries. Bingo. Leftover fingerling potato...
I have been lax about blogging lately. I know I have. I wish I could say there is a good reason for this but I'd be lying if I said that so I'll just own up and say I've been lax because I've been, reading,...