Lunch in Puligny-Montrachet
After a crash course in Burgundy wine at Bouchard Aîné & Fils (thanks Ray) we walked through Beaune’s city center to see if things were a little more lively around lunch time….not really. Still a Sunday…
Love Stories & Everything But Butt
Part 3 of 3 This is the third part of a three part series on how I fell in love in San Francisco. You can skip back to Part 2 or start from the beginning with Part…
I Cheated on My Partner than ate at Gitane
Last night I cheated on my boyfriend and I’m sick to my stomach just thinking about it. Shame, shock…bulimia; words can’t describe what I’m feeling. And the worst part is that I have no idea…
Relationship Red Flags & Red Tomatoes
At what point in a relationship is it normal to stop looking for red flags? I’m talking about those quirky comments and subtle gestures; hints of a personality-thread, that when pulled, unleash a major flaw?…
Insane Hollywood Moment #468
Ten years ago I used to be one of several assistants to a Hollywood film producer who was always on the go. If he wasn’t at the studio or on the set of one of…
Farro- The Grain Revolution Begins
I was walking through the bulk section of the Andy’s Market up on Gravenstein Highway in Sebastopol the other day. We were on our way back from Guerneville, where we’d just been house hunting with…
Feeling Old is Fleeting at Rich Table
Though at times I’ve been rightfully accused of embodying any one, or all, of these character flaws (or traits); I don’t mean to sound self-absorbed, self-centered, or self-obsessed when I say this—but it’s true, I…
From Labia to Lobster
Learning how to cook lobster is like learning how to ride a bike, once you know, you’ll never forget! First you start with assembling the very succinct list of necessary ingredients and equipment. I always…