I love lemons. Lemonade, lemon cake, lemon bars… Anything that’s made with lemon, I’m in, and that’s perfect because we’re right in the middle of lemon season. But even better than being the middle of lemon season, we’re smack dab…
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Sunday is the Academy Awards, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve already got your plans all set. I used to get together with my mom, order in Chinese and watch from the opening monologue all the way to best…
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It’s finally been cold here in the South Bay. I mean, like 40’s cold. Now, I know that may not seem cold in other parts of the country, but here in Southern California, that’s downright frigid. So, when it’s that…
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When I was growing up, my dad worked on the 48th floor of the Bank of America building in San Francisco. Out his window was a beautiful view of the city. You could see everything from the Transamerica Pyramid to…
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I love to cook. It doesn’t matter if I find recipes online, in a cookbook, in a class or make them up myself. As long as there are ingredients and a stove or oven, I’m happy. While coming up with…
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I love cookies. Something sweet you can pick up with your hands and nosh on no matter the time of day or night. They’re not only good for day to day, they’re also an ideal dessert to serve at a…
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We’re right in the middle of citrus season. This is one of my favorite times of year. Sure, I love the spring and summer when there’s an abundance of berries and stone fruits, but when those sweet berries and peaches…
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I’m a huge fan of Instagram. I love looking at all the pictures and discovering a story, a beautiful vintage piece of clothing or some tasty recipes for both food and cocktail. But sometimes it’s not just about the pictures….
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Monday through Friday, I’m pretty busy. I have to get the kids to school, attend various food events, get my kids to their after-school activities and get dinner on the table by six. So, when I’m that busy I look…
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Now that we’re into January, it’s time for me to go back to two of my favorite liquors: bourbon and whiskey. I always like to drink those brown liquors when the temperature dips and down comes the rain. But whiskey…
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The holidays mean plenty of chocolate, heavy cream and rich foods. Between the family dinners and holiday parties there’s just no escaping those decadent desserts, sparkling cocktails and rich entreés. But then we flip the page on another year and…
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