The day after the Paris attacks the air everywhere seemed to be filled with sadness and a kind of hesitation. As a lover of Paris, and of France, I shared in the collective grief that much of he world was expressing. I was heartened to see that San Francisco’s city hall (in fact a sister … More San Francisco Afternoon
We recently met some friends for dinner in the town where they live. We went to dinner at Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses in Lodi, CA. It wan unexpectedly sophisticated location and delicious dinner. I wore my favorite Stitch Fix jeans (red!) and a sleeveless sweater, and then added a little bit of … More Dinner out with Friends
I think most people would agree banana bread is delicious. Step 1. Have a craving for Bananas. My husband goes to the store and buys a bunch of bananas (that’s how they come) because he’s a nice guy. Step 2. Satisfy Craving. I eat a banana. I didn’t need to eat the entire bunch. Apparently … More How to make Banana Bread – A Mostly True Tale
With the weather starting to change, and a bit of a nip in the air today, we decided to give an old favorite cocktail of ours a fall twist. We love a good Dark & Stormy on a summer’s day to cut through the heat. This drink is very similar to a Dark & Stormy … More Fall Cocktail
I recently tried the food service Munchery.com for the first time. It was great. The service was convenient and the food was delicious. Munchery is a service that delivers meals prepared by professional chefs straight to your door. I tried the Salmon Go GABA. The ingredients were seemed fresh, and there was a bit of … More Munchery
Amsterdam I ate surprisingly well on a recent trip to Amsterdam. I wanted to share four of the restaurants and cafes that were big hits. 1. Blauw Indonesian Cusine I wasn’t entirely certain what Indonesian cuisine would entail. Would it be like Thai? Would it be like Chinese? The answer is probably somewhere in the … More Must Eats – Amsterdam
Lunch! I’m bringing my lunch to work today! I tried to imitate a local grocery store’s, Mollie Stones, deli counter salad. They didn’t have the recipe on their website, but I thought I’d try it. I think it turned out pretty well. The taste is pretty similar. I included quinoa, black beans, corn, and roasted … More Quinoa Salad
I spent much of the day in a lecture. Well, Sometimes duty calls. But, a friend and I did manage to escape for lunch to one of my favorite French cafes in San Francisco Cafe Claude sits just inside a small alley, and is like stepping through the doors into a brasserie in Paris. I … More Saturday Cafe
It you are a fan of thin crust Italian-style pizza, this pizza is the best this side of Italy. The pizzaiolo (pizza maker) has authentic certification to prove it. Going, going….. Pictured is our pizza Del Cafone. So if you find yourself in Silicon Valley, you too can enjoy a tasty slice of Naples. Napoletana … More Local Dinner Out
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