Category Archives: restaurant

What I’m Reading Today

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

The first official day of school is here. Thankfully for me today is a half day so I have another 24 hours to think about packing lunches. In the meantime, here’s what I’m reading. Speaking of feeding your kids, today’s … Continue reading →

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Old Friends, a New Restaurant, and Leftovers

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

Last night I met four old friends for dinner in Seattle. We tried a relatively new place in Wallingford called Cantinetta. Three stars from the local reviews and a few friends had been there and had great meals. The space … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding

Posted on August 8, 2009 by

Rice pudding is one of those desserts you either love or hate. I grew up eating it and love it in any shape or form-hot, warm, cold, wet, dry, baked, boiled, etc…I’ve tried every version I can get my hands … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on August 5, 2009 by

The sun in finally beginning to shine in San Francisco. I guess after 11 years I should be used to this Indian summer but every year seems colder than the last. Good excuse to cook I guess! Over the recent … Continue reading →

Posted in cake, eggplant, grill, ice cream, lebovitz, moroccan, restaurant, ribs, spicy | Leave a comment

Couple New Faves

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

It’s often hard to keep up with what’s new in San Francisco. Sure, the economy has axed a restaurant here and there but, it hasn’t kept the list of new spots from continuing to grow. Over the past couple of … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

Wow…this summer thing has gotten away from me. I realize how much time I have to blog when my son is in school. He’s obviously home these days…sorry for the lapse. A little bourbon, a few peaches, a handful of … Continue reading →

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Bidding Farewell to a Legend

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

(Me, Wolfgang Puck, and Annie Stollphoto credit to Marcia Gagliardi, aka ‘the tablehopper‘) I got an amazing invitation last night. My friend Annie invited me to be her guest for the final dinner at Postrio. For those of you who … Continue reading →

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When in Seattle….Eat Mexican Food?

Posted on June 6, 2009 by

I’ve been in Seattle for two days and, yes, both nights I went out for Mexican food. Not your run of the mill taqueria stuff (although I love that too). These are two hot Seattle spots, one relatively fresh on … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try This At Home….

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

…or anywhere else for god’s sake. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, Domino’s Pizza introduces Pasta in a Bread Bowl. That’s right….a bowl. made out of bread. full of pasta. ‘nuf said (picture credit to Domino’s)

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

An edit to my post this morning: Hot off the presses at GQ.com, noted food writer and restaurant critic Alan Richman writes a fantastic article on why American pizza is so damn good. He ate his way through pizzerias from … Continue reading →

Posted in berries, cake, chicken, pizza, pork, recipe, restaurant, salad, steak, vegetables | 4 Comments