Monthly Archives: December 2008

My last post of 2008. Thanks for reading, commenting (the **very* few of you), and telling me in person how much you enjoy the blog. Hope your 2009 is full of lots of cooking and fantastic eating. The folks at … Continue reading →

I don’t watch TV during the day unless I’m sick or, it’s Saturday, the house is empty, and I can turn on the PBS cooking shows. So, I’m not sure why I had Martha Stewart on a week or two … Continue reading →

Well, it’s Christmas Eve and tonight will be the 4th night of Hanukkah. Happy Holidays to everyone! With a sick husband, no presents wrapped, and food to cook I still managed to sneak in some reading of the food sections … Continue reading →

With 2008 coming to a close, the newpaper, magazine, and blog world are all full of lists. I’ve been seeing many people posting the question I did: “What was the best thing you ate all year?”. Not only is this … Continue reading →

Personally, I just can’t get enough of the show. For the most part, I am not a fan of reality TV but, there’s just something about Top Chef that’s drawn me in. Is it home town girl Jamie’s bad ass … Continue reading →

It’s food section Wednesday, what are you reading? Brandade is something I fell for in culinary school. The combination of salted cod and potato are heavenly together. Today’s New York Times takes it to the next level with a recipe … Continue reading →

I just returned from a great visit up north in Seattle. In true winter fashion, we were dusted with snow and chilly weather but, it felt like real winter which we don’t get too often in SF (with the exception … Continue reading →

Sorry…on a short vacation so I stepped away from my blog duties a bit. Finally caught up on the Wednesday food sections and here’s what I like. I think I’m in a baking kind of mood… I am a HUGE … Continue reading →

Mindy is a great cook. I know she loves to bake and she never ceases to surprise me with the amazing things she does. Check out these lovelies!!! She calls them “Heaven on a Stick” which, let me tell you, … Continue reading →

To me, nothing says it is holiday time more than baking. I go through pounds of butter, bags of sugar and flour, tons of vanilla extract, and lots of dish washing. I don’t bake with a mission-I figure out what … Continue reading →