Monthly Archives: November 2008

Well, for the first time in months I missed my regular “What I’m Reading Today” Wednesday posting. I was on a plane east starting at the crack of dawn and then, too excited about being back on the streets of … Continue reading →

I know. You’re going to tell me that there would be anarchy at your Thanksgiving table if you didn’t serve the stuffing you’ve been eating for generations. What-no green been casserole with cream of mushroom soup and those crispy fried … Continue reading →

Like most of you, I try to cook ‘in season’ as much as possible. It cost a fortune to buy produce out of season. These days, who needs to spend that extra money on fruits and veggies coming from half … Continue reading →

Anh was brimming with pride when she sent us an email telling us her husband’s article was in the current issue of the New Yorker (the food issue, none the less). I knew Todd had been working on this for … Continue reading →

Wednesday again..Here’s what I’m reading. Food sections are all about Thanksgiving this week…read on. I always get asked “how do I make the gravy”? I’ve had some great Thanksgiving gravies and some not so good. The best were from homemade … Continue reading →

You should bake a cake. Seriously, why not? No one actually makes layer cakes anymore. You can buy them at the bakery or even at the supermarket but the artificial ingredients or dry cake make them not worth the money. … Continue reading →

A crazy day today but, still managed to squeeze in a few of the food sections. In today’s SF Chronicle, I noticed a link to their annual Thanksgiving guide. It’s time to start planning your menu or figuring out what … Continue reading →

I’m in a regular book club. We meet monthly, when we can. We talk about the book for a good 10 minutes then proceed to drink a lot of wine and chat for the rest of the night. It’s great, … Continue reading →

This will not be a review of the hottest, newest cookbooks on the market. You can read any fall cooking magazine and or newspaper food section and get that scoop. These are some picks from my library. The books I … Continue reading →

Whew…finally, after all those years of debating, fighting, advertising, and seeing Russian from the backyard, it’s over. Wa hoo! Absolutely Divine Devil’s Food Cake? What more do I need to say. Thank you SF Chronicle for satisfying everyone’s favorite craving. … Continue reading →