My kids love when I make their lunches for school as I put a lot of time and energy into providing them with a healthy lunch that will give them energy to get through the day. My kids aren’t picky which is helpful. I always bake cookies for the week so they have a fresh […]
A Well Stocked Kitchen
A well stocked kitchen is a necessity for someone who loves to cook. I did not say a large kitchen because I know restaurants that have tiny kitchens and turn out exceptional food. It helps when your ingredients as well as all your cooking instruments are mine en place, meaning everything in its place and […]
Holiday Planning
I love the holidays because I love getting together with friends and family. Plus I do love decorating and love setting a beautiful table. I am an avid cookbook collector so love to get creative ideas from them. I have wonderful friends who are creative chefs and I love borrowing ideas they have used. Make […]
Entertaining
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 […]
