Leeks have been my 2009 food obsession. I have to admit, before this year, I had not really been exposed to them, and definitely had never cooked with them. But we went to Paris this past spring on our anniversary, and let me tell you, leeks were everywhere! And they were so delicious. I’ve spent...
I think we made it to the weekend, friends! What kind of wonderful plans do you have? Maybe you should bake a pie… let’s see, what do you have on hand? Hm.. Ricotta… had been planning to use it in an italian meal that didn’t need the extra. A pie crust (or pie crust ingredients,...
I know, I know, I said I would have a look at our kitchen remodel today. I am working on it, but there are more than 300 photos of the kitchen “in process” that I have to sort through to give you a proper post! So, it’s looking like it will be a Monday excursion...
Feeling immersed in Italy here this fine Monday morning. Several reasons, I suppose. One, I am working on a Venezia theme for some printed goods for a very special occasion next year (more on this later-later). Two, I am planning a menu for a small dinner party for a certain special someone’s birthday this week...
We went to our inaugural Taste of Chico last week, as I think I mentioned previously, and let me tell you – Chico does taste good! So good, in fact, I decided I had to devote an entire post to the event. If you’re a foodie or a local, you’ll love it, if not, then...
Since we celebrated Taste of Chico this past weekend, our own little bit of culinary safari, in its honor I thought I’d throw in a food-related post here. About two weeks ago, my hunter/gatherer (um, Matt) shot himself a few rabbits on the ranch. And, yes, he did have appropriate licensing, etc. we don’t want...
