What makes a great pot of chili even better? I never would have thought it until I tried it but the secret to unforgettable beef chili is ground Wagyu beef. The rich marbling gives this hearty, spicy chili an indulgent quality you simply do not get from ordinary ground beef. This is Wagyu beef chili, […]
When you want to give someone truly special in your life something more than just a present, something that whispers “I see you, I care, and I want to delight you,” edible gifts are your secret weapon. These small-batch treats, artisan spreads and thoughtfully selected wines are sensual in more than one way. They speak […]
During the year, I travel the globe as an international food and wine writer. And as the calendar year ends, I like to reflect on my most memorable discoveries to find the gifts for the most important people in my life. Since for most of us, the number one people are our romantic partners and […]
Sometimes the best gift is an invitation to spend time with that special someone in your life….even better if it’s in a charming (and romantic) location where you can explore your favorite activities together and eat sensual foods in great restaurants. Explore Northern California MacCallum House Inn and Restaurant is my pick for a romantic […]
It’s that time of year again. If you’re struggling to find something unique for that special someone, these are some unique gift ideas to consider that say I love you in a more thoughtful way. I create a new list for you every year and I always love the feedback we get on the gift […]
I often find my mind drifting toward tropical fantasies when I sit at my desk and stare out a grey sky. And it usually turns my mood as grey as the sky. The smell of something coconut and the promise of a tropical paradise it evokes never fails to pull me out of my funk. […]
If you’re a fan of strawberry shortcake, (and who isn’t), you will love this sweet and tangy cake recipe. It offers many similarities to traditional shortcakes like the sweetness of the fruit and the tang of the buttermilk. Only it’s reimagined as a cake with the crunch of a crumb top and the simplicity of […]
I am a mother but don’t really expect much on Mother’s Day…that’s OK. We are in a weird time and between financial struggles and anxiety, sometimes it’s hard to focus. But, if your partner is a mom, you can bet that no matter how much of an internal struggle you’re feeling right now, she’s taking […]
When friends invited me over for a scallop pizza, I thought it was a weird autocorrect. Scallop pizza? Although my favorite food on earth may be a big, juicy scallop, I never pictured scallops on pizza. Well, it turns out that the sea scallop pizza served at that get-together may be the best pizza I […]
