I have been enjoying the sweetest of days.  My niece’s Bat Mitzvah gathered family in beautiful bucolic Sonoma County, California – a place that stole a piece of my soul many years ago.  A second niece celebrated the pivotal milestone … Continue reading →

Almost a year ago to the day, I brought you this strawberry pie recipe that I made with my Mom during a trip home to Kentucky.  Spring again, home again, and my fancy turns again to strawberries.  These petite purses, … Continue reading →

Many thanks Jacob for introducing me to this recipe! I received an email from my nephew recently with a link to an article from NPR’s Found Recipes series.  It had peaked his interest even though he admittedly isn’t fond of citrus … Continue reading →

I tend not to toss the word “perfect” around lightly.  In fact, I did a post where I shared my feelings on perfectionism. Yet, there are those times when no other words seems to suffice.  I have tasted and made … Continue reading →

I was betwixt and between, one foot lingering in San Francisco, while the other was inching its way back into my kitchen some 350 miles away.  I attended a conference in the City by the Bay this past week,  and as I sat taking … Continue reading →