My husband and I love love to cook and entertain. Holiday meals I find are easier to plan as I have my arsenal of favorite recipes that are tried and true over the years. I always like to change it up and add a few new dishes so people don’t get bored of the same […]
Sauces
I am not a fan of sauces because I like to taste my food and if you are eating well prepared food, a sauce should not be needed. But there are a few sauces I will share that I must say are versatile and delicious and add depth to what you choose to grill, bake, […]
Buying Fish
Buying fish can be challenging, or I mean fresh fish. We are lucky to have two fishmongers in our area within an hour’s drive: Santa Rosa Seafood and Anna’s Seafood in Petaluma. Both places offer the freshest fish. My family and I eat fish twice a week. I shop weekly at Santa Rosa Seafood. I […]
Wine Pairing 101
With help from my husband who has been in the wine business for over 25 years, I will try and simplify wine pairings for you. I have learned a lot from my husband, friends and even growing up as I grew up with wine drinkers who not only drank Californian wines, but also wines from […]
Tips and Timesavers
When it comes to cooking there are always tips that make life easier and ways to meal prep so you don’t feel so rushed. Cooking should be fun and there are times to experiment and create something that is yours. Oh No I need Buttermilk! This happens to me often as I don’t normally have […]
Favorite Purveyors
Living in Healdsburg, California, we have access to so many farms that grow amazing produce, wheat and wine. One of our favorite breakfast breads, is a Dutch Rye from Quail and Condor. My kids loves their scones, croissants and oatmeal cream delights. The Dutch Rye is a hearty bread that both tastes delicious and nutritious. […]
