Engagement, A Time To Celebrate
The moment two people decide to spend the rest of their lives together is an increadibly significant time in a relationship. It happens once (hopefully) but remains forever in the couple’s memory. It is momentous and deserves CELEBRATION. The past few weeks I have had the honor of being a part of planning an [...]
Continue Reading →Holiday Feasts
Holiday memories, we all have them, some good, and some bad. As long as I can remember, my holidays have been filled with the three F’s – family, friends, and food (some good and some definitely bad.) Although food and menus evolve, it has been my experience that we cannot always expect the cook to. I AM [...]
Continue Reading →An Afternoon At Elizabeth Gamble Gardens
Elizabeth Gamble Gardens is one of Palo Alto’s hidden treasures. It is a non-profit horticultural foundation that lives on 2.5 acres in the heart of the city. The gardens surround a historical 1902 Colonial Revival home and a carriage house that can be used for events, set up, or simply for their aesthetic pleasure. [...]
Continue Reading →Simplicity
Some of the most artful foods, in my opinion, are the simplest to create. A dish that takes hours of your time and often much frustration is the reason many cooks are discouraged from attempting new and challenging recipes. I prefer simple. The above featured galette, is an age old French creation that always pleases [...]
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