With a little organization, having a dinner party even on a weekday can be fun! Like for Valentine's Day...it's on a Thursday this year. Some weeknight dinner party tips...We planned the menu and ... Read More
Entertaining
Our BEST Soups: Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Parmesan Crostini
Soup Time! It's been soup weather here in San Francisco! Chilly and rainy (we can always use rain though)! I'm excited to be joining my buddies Cindy and Annie again, along with two other good cooks, ... Read More
Party Ideas With Citrus: Tablescape, Hummus Platter, Fresh Lime Margaritas
My sister, Teresa (we nicknamed her "TC" as a baby) has a prolific Mexican lime tree in her backyard in San Diego, California. So, hmmm...how to use this crop of California Citrus? Here are some party ... Read More
Baked Feta with Olives, Black Bean Cassoulet From Leftovers and Family
We are having fun with family in San Diego...eating way too much but getting in some long walks with our family's menagerie of dogs. My brother chopped some tree limbs and bushes (and we helped clear) ... Read More
Thanksgiving Menu, Great Dessert Pies and More News
My assignment for Thanksgiving is "dessert" (the menu is a bit further down). There is a company in Southern California that makes the best pies. Better than I can make...so we are picking them up ... Read More
