An expatriate of New Orleans – and professional chef – who has lived in Los Angeles since her childhood, blogs about the journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles back to New Orleans, and points along the way.

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Barefoot at Bistro Ralph

Posted by on Aug 11, 2014, 8:52 am in Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Meeting with Jen Wall, Barefoot Wines winemaker, over lunch at Bistro Ralph in Healdsburg.

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Discovering Bravas Amidst a Bit of Sunday Synchronicity

Posted by on Jul 27, 2014, 11:07 am in Restaurants, Travel | 0 comments

After a day of catching up with friends, we found a bit of synchronicity, AND a fabulous meal at Bravas Tapas Bar in Healdsburg.

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Bodega Bay to Jenner – and a Simple Salad with Shrimp and Quinoa

Posted by on Jul 8, 2014, 8:57 am in Personal Reflection, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

A day trip to the Sonoma Coast, and a simple salad with shrimp and quinoa.

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Arriving in Healdsburg

Posted by on Jul 4, 2014, 10:13 am in Personal Reflection | 1 comment

Arriving in Healdsburg

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Touring Jordan Winery’s Estate – and Harvest Lunch

Posted by on Oct 1, 2013, 5:10 pm in Travel, Wine | 0 comments

A few weeks ago, I was invited (for the second time) to Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, CA. This time it was to experience their estate tour.

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Visiting Sonoma County-Healdsburg Part 2-Wine Tasting Around the Plaza

Posted by on Nov 20, 2012, 3:26 pm in Travel, Wine | 0 comments

After a bit of hanging out at the plaza in Healdsburg, it was time for wine tasting.

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