Everything is Better with Bacon

If you're a leek lover like me, this recipe is right up your alley.  I was reading my new issue of Bon Appetit yesterday while getting...

If you live in San Francisco, head over to Clement Street and grab some fresh seafood at discount.  They have everything from live lobster...

Drew and I ordered a fennel salad at a local restaurant to compliment a pizza several months ago and ever since I have been making it at h...

I love Labor Day weekend.  In fact, one year ago this Monday, I married my handsome husband on a sunny beach.  To celebrate the weekend an...

This summer has been all about squash for me. This weekend, my neighbors gave me some squash from their friend's garden that looks like...

We recently had a devastating death in our family and it's been a rough two weeks to say the least. As friends, family, neighbors and a...

If you have read my blog long enough, you'll know that I hope to be Ina Garten in my next life and pretty much worship the ground she ...

While we have been doing more than our fair share of grilling this summer, I have been on a serious Indian kick. I think it's because I...

I've been really craving beets lately. Usually, I'll just slice some and serve it with some greens and goat cheese but that combo c...

I know this isn't a food-porn-quality picture but it does prove that I actually do cook these recipes. I had a dinner party (which turne...

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! Time to pound Mexican food and drink lots of cold beer with lime wedges. The weather in the bay area has been out of...

Easter is this weekend which means Cadbury eggs, jellybeans and brunch. Yes! A great dish to serve for Easter brunch is an elegant quiche. ...

Drew and I are rebounding from a series of events that has left us very tired and bit saddened. I haven't been in the mood to cook for ...

Every month we get a shipment of artisan bacon from The Pig Next Door . It's been the wedding gift that keeps on giving and I'd be ...

This month's Bon Appetit is all about baked pasta dishes so it's no wonder that the cover article and photo (above) caught my eye. ...

Drew is home sick today from work and that means that it's time to whip up some chicken soup. I am a huge fan of Thomas Keller's Ad...

Drew and I save a lot of money by buying bulk items at Costco like cheeses, eggs and proteins. While saving money is great, it can be chal...

Dear Reader, we are moving! After an exhaustive search spanning over a year, Drew and I found our dream home in Sausalito and are preparing ...

Game day is just around the corner and, if you're like me, you'll be having guests over for the big game. Time to menu plan. Why n...

I was in Boston last week and caught a miserable sinus infection. Usually when I am sick, I am not hungry which is a double-whammy bummer. B...