Welcome to my favorite culinary discoveries! I love to share what I know about food and the best places to get it with all my friends. Plus I am always learning new techniques, discovering new food uses and being delighted with new shops that open in the area. I want all of you to have this information available to you. I have organized this section with some of my favorite recipes, specialty food finds, favorite restaurants, great shops and seasonal updates. Come back often and keep discovering with me!
Ingredients 4 cups ripe raspberries, rinsed For the topping: 1 stick (4 oz.) butter, softened 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup oats 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed 3/4 cups... [more›]
It's fig season again in Northern California! These luscious, versatile fruits are starting to appear in the local farmers markets. There are many varieties of figs... [more›]
Brinata is a pasteurized sheep's milk cheese from the Tuscany region of Italy. It is moist, creamy and delicious. This cheese has a white mold rind and... [more›]
We recently enjoyed another wine discovery brought to us by Marcy Roth of Bacchus and Venus Wine Shop in Sausalito. This time it was 2002 Le Bizou from Falcor... [more›]
I recently visited Le Pigeon with my friends, Linda and Mora. I loved the casual atmosphere of the place, the friendliness of the chef and of the... [more›]