Everything is Better with Bacon

We had a great time up in Boonville a couple weekends ago.  We made our stops at Toulouse Vineyards , the Apple Farm and st...

Drew and I went on our annual trip to Anderson Valley this weekend to stay at the Boonville hotel .  We have a close friend that works at ...

Drew and I hit up Squeeze Inn in Napa last week to try their famous Squeeze Inn burger with cheese.  I posted the picture above on Faceboo...

Every diet requires an 'ah-ha' moment.  Unfortunately for me, I had one on Friday.  It's been a long time coming.  I mean, m...

Recently I discovered that Micheal Symon has a new show on the Cooking Network called Symon's Classics.   Now, I love this guy.  He h...

We're going to host a Super Bowl party this year and by the look of the 49ers last week we may actually be rooting for a home team!  ...

What is with this heatwave?  Ski resorts are closed, we grilled tri tips on Sunday and people are jet skiing on the bay.  It's just do...

Drew and I just returned from a much needed 2 week vacation in Jackson Hole, WY.  There we skied, ate, napped and drank.  It was glorious....

I decided against the rib eye roast for my birthday dinner after I re-read this recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks, I...

A lot of work went into this little sucker including brining over night, an herb compote butter and lots and lots of basting.  Not bad for...

It's my birthday next week and it just so happens to be the same day that the town of Sausalito is having their annual Christmas Ligh...

I am cooking my very first Thanksgiving meal at my house this year - WOO FREAKING HOO!  This has been a dream so needless to say, I am ...

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...