Mom’s Apple Nut Cake- Cupcakes this time!
This Apple Nut Cake was my mother’s go to choice for potlucks when I was young. I’ve made them into cupcakes for a Christmas season potluck.
read moreFestive Bar Cookies- First in a Series of Mom’s Holiday Treats
I started making these holiday”Festive Bars” – a recipe I found in American Girl magazine – with my mother when I was about 10 years old.
read morePotato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
Potato pancakes, topped with a bit of sour cream and smoked salmon and garnished with chives, make a great hors d’ouevre.
read moreVisiting Sonoma County-Healdsburg Part 3-Lunch at Bistro Ralph
Bistro Ralph, in Healdsburg, deserved a return visit for their great lamb burger with blue cheese, local Rosé wine, and great servers.
read moreCranberry Pear Chutney- Just in Time for Thanksgiving!
This sweet, spicy and tart relish is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, and a favorite of my family and clients.
read moreVisiting Sonoma County-Healdsburg Part 1-and Smoked Chicken and Fig “Chopped” Salad
A drive up to Sonoma, into Healdsburg, and a Smoked Chicken, Blue Cheese and Fig “Chopped” Salad.
read moreAnother Stop on the Way to Wine Country- Bocanova and the Very Best Strawberry Scones
A stop in Oakland on my way to Sonoma brought a wonderful brunch with friends at Bocanova where I dined on zingy Shrimp Ceviche and the best Strawberry Scones ever!
read moreKermit Lynch’s 40th Anniversary Party- Yeh!
A stop off on my way up to Sonoma’s wine country to celebrate Kermit Lynch’s 40th anniversary.
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Salad with Grilled Figs, Blue Cheese and Spiced Pecans
Grill the versatile and sensuous fig, which so perfectly carries us from summer into fall, and mix it into this sweet and savory salad.
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