Monthly Archives: May 2010

Happy Wednesday.  In case you didn’t have a chance to read my post earlier this week, I am doing a demo and book signing at the Union Square Williams Sonoma tonight.  Would love to see you there! In the meantime, … Continue reading →

I wanted to let you know about two upcoming events-I’d love to see you at one, or both! This Wednesday, May 26th, I’ll be doing a cooking class (demo style) at the Union Square Williams Sonoma with a book signing … Continue reading →

Last night I finished teaching a six week series called Basics Three.  I loved this group of students and just wanted to give them a shout out for the amazing food they cooked,  especially last night.  Nicely done!  You can … Continue reading →

Being hungover in Mexico has some serious advantages. Pozole and Chilaquiles, of course.  Two of my favorite Mexican dishes, both claiming to be remedies for those nights when you hit the tequila just a bit too hard. I absolutely love … Continue reading →

Still recovering from yesterday’s Star Wars Cookies.  The force was definitely not with me…may it be back today.   (Tom Schierlitz for The New York Times) I saw this recipe in the Sunday New York Times magazine and knew it … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day was great!  Woke up to an hour of extra sleep, a pot of coffee next to my bed, and the paper on the other side.  A leisurely morning, breakfast made by my boys, an adorable homemade card, and … Continue reading →

Last night we had one of our always fantastic meetings of my cookbook club. To call it a “meeting” is actually quite funny-it’s tons of food, many cooks, and plenty of wine.  We’ve been getting together for a few years … Continue reading →

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Hope you’re celebrating with some Mexican food and Margaritas.  Enjoy your fiesta. (Kirk McKoy/LA Times) Puerco con Chile Negro (that would be Pork with Dried Pasilla Chile Sauce)…this recipe just moved to the top of my … Continue reading →