Food & Recipes
Wine Tasting Along the Anderson Valley Wine Trail – Part 2
Last post I wrote about our first day of wine tasting in Anderson Valley (“A.V”). We stayed overnight at the Anderson Valley Inn, nice clean choice for budget minded travelers to Anderson Valley... read more
Wine Tasting Along the Anderson Valley Wine Trail – Part 1
My wife and I took and overnight to trip to Anderson Valley last month. It’s been several years since we’d been, but our last trip there was a real pleasure... read more
Sauteed Spinach [Recipe]
Did you ring in the New Year with greens? I did although it wasn’t the typical turnip or collard greens. My husband does not care for either one of those.... read more
Saffron Yellow Rice
Rice is pretty much found all over the world. There are lots of varieties and one of the most common is long grain white rice. Plain old white rice. Plain... read more
Lemon Clarified Butter [Recipe]
How was your new year celebration? Mine was fabulous. It has been a tradition for several years for us to get together with our very good friends, the Gardners. Terry... read more
Roasted Cauliflower [Recipe]
Have you had your fill of decadent holiday foods? Me, well, at least for a little while. I adore all the special treats of the season. It is not over... read more
Christmas Cookies: Top 5 Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes
When we think of the holiday season, many of us have warm memories of listening to Christmas carols, decorating our Christmas trees with family, and curling up on the couch... read more
Top 20 Sparkling Wines Under $20!
Over the past couple of years I’ve made it a point to blog about sparkling wines. For a time I blogged about a different sparkling wine on a weekly basis... read more
Food Trucks Motor Into the Mainstream
Food trucks are hot. They represent local, fresh, fusion, authentic and hip all in one convenient dining experience. Research indicates that food trucks are not just a fad, but a... read more
Fantastic Fudge [Recipe]
Fantastic Fudge is one of my Christmas traditions. It is more than a recipe or a gift I share. Either myself or my mom has made this fudge every single... read more
Spiced Pecans [Recipe]
I am just nuts about this post today. I have been waiting more than a year to share this recipe. Last holiday season I shared a few other goodies like... read more
Lemon Pie Tartlets
It is time for pie! Perhaps you want one all to yourself. Ever feel that way? I have. Although I am more of a cake person there are a few... read more
Light Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Now that it’s December and all the holiday decorations are being put up around town, it seems that it’s also time for Christmas cookies. Most years this is a moment... read more
Baked Acorn Squash
Winter squash is one of the highlights of the cool weather seasons. Each fall I get excited when I first see acorn squash in the store. It kicks off memories... read more
How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Deep frying a turkey first started in the southern US, but it has since become very popular and now is done countrywide. Using a deep fryer for your turkey is... read more
