Today’s weather here in Southern CA was blustery and cold – cold by California standards that is. People are often surprised at the weather in L.A. because they come thinking it is always sunny and hot here.  Sunny – yes.  … Continue reading →

Pie!  I have never met a pie I didn’t like.  If it rests in or between two crusts, I will eat it.  For me, it’s all about the crust.  Memories of my Grandma making pie dough go way back to … Continue reading →

Two or three times a week I meet my friend Sylvia for an early morning walk.  It is such a great way to begin the day.  Exercise, fresh air, and friendship.  It doesn’t get any better than that.  Well, maybe … Continue reading →

When we were growing up. my mom worked part-time at the local neighborhood bakery.  Yum!  She would leave the house in the early hours of the morning leaving my grandmother the task of rousing us from our beds, feeding us … Continue reading →

What a fitting day for my first post. A day celebrating love and passion. Today I celebrate my two most precious loves – my husband and my daughter. They have supported me in this endeavor since day one. They are … Continue reading →