a little bit of everything
While summer might be ending on the East coast it is just getting started in San Francisco. As September rolled in so did our famous Indian summer, bringing with it perfect days with not a cloud in the sky. I will admit that it is still a bit strange to me that from June through…
Towards the end of December my mom sent me a recipe for a coconut layered cake, made famous by the Peninsula Grill in Charleston, SC. Of course I had to be witty and suggested we make a trip to try the real thing, you know that way when I make it myself I have something…
Well we are a couple of weeks into 2016, and it is time for a new blog post. If you know me, you know that I hate Sundays – it’s the one-day of the week that I just have a hard time dealing with. Growing up Sunday always meant family dinner night, and living 3,000miles…
SoulCycle. Baking. SoulCycle. Baking. Well, that is what the last couple of weeks of my life have been comprised of along with work and a sprinkling of socializing. Sometimes you just need a good sweat session and therapeutic time in the kitchen. With 2015 coming to an end I am trying to use what’s left…
Weeknight dinners can be hard after a long day at work, but they don’t have to be! As a kid, macaroni and cheese was the ultimate comfort food – out of a box or mom’s homemade, it didn’t matter to me as long as it was cheesy. If anyone tells you they don’t like Kraft…
Somehow holiday season is already in full swing, not sure how it snuck up so quickly…I guess you could say this year was quite a whirlwind for me! I’m used to cold winters on the East coast spent fireside with family and friends listening to music, telling stories, and of course snacking on treats. Oddly…
My new obsession is avocado toast, and once you learn how easy this wonderful creation is to make it’ll be your new favorite too! Yes it is just fancy toast – you’ve probably heard of the $5 toast movement around restaurants and cafes. It is one of the most simple snacks/breakfast/lunch/dinner anytime of day treats,…
A carb filled lunch is the perfect, if not necessary, addition to a day of wine tasting. If you find yourself in the area, Tra Vigne is my favorite lunch spot in the Napa Valley. Conveniently located just off of Highway 29, this St. Helena treasure serves Northern Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Everything about the ambience…
One of the best parts about baking banana bread is the aroma that comes with it! I just love the layers of cinnamon and banana that fill the air, warming even the chilliest of fall nights. Metaphorically speaking since let’s be honest, October in San Francisco ain’t too bad weather wise. Anyways, in anticipation of…
Every once in a while you just need to treat yourself, and that is exactly what I did this past weekend with a getaway to The Carneros Inn in Napa. Only an hour North of San Francisco, this is a great escape for city dwellers in need of a recharge. Set on 27 acres of…
If you’ve asked me for a restaurant recommendation in San Francisco, chances are I’ve recommended Frascati. This post is long overdue, as it is for one of my absolute favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Frascati is the perfect place to go for dinner with parents, date nights, or even just a girls night out (if…