Tried-and-True
Back when I worked at Reuters, I had an odd schedule that often had me working the late shift on New Year’s Eve. This meant …
Little Angel Food Cakes, with Jam
Just a quickie, to put up the recipe, and a blurry photo: My dad has been on a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet for almost as long …
Shortcakes and a Museum Visit
[Strawberry shortcake, Mother’s Day 2007] In my ongoing quest to simplify, I decided that I would make an easy and fresh Mother’s Day luncheon. Famous …
Oh the Deliciousness of it All *
At heart, I’m a simple girl. I like my burritos with just beans [black, please, and hold the pork] and rice — no fancy grilled …
A Place of One’s Own
[SF Bay view, June 2006] I am reading Thomas McNamee’s Alice Waters and Chez Panisse: the Romantic, Impractical, Often Eccentric, Ultimately Brilliant Making of a …
On Birthdays and Consolation Prizes
[Chocolate cream cake with cocoa nibs, from Miette] Yesterday was my dear M’s birthday; a milestone, as he’s reached 30 years on this earth. It …
One of Those
San Francisco is very cool today, and the wind is blowing the sun all around its tall buildings. After a whirlwind trip to the West …
Allons Enfants de …
I’ve waxed and waned rhapsodic on Greece, Scotland, Ireland, New Mexico, and Greece again. And of course I love my home state of California with …
Checking In
It’s now been almost three months since my brother left for Greece. After two weeks in Athens studying Greek, he finally landed up on the …
For the Love of Dogs
[Louie and me, post lick, photo by Brian.] I love dogs — always have, always will. I love cats, too, but there is just something …