Egads, it's that time again. Time to start preparing The Menu. The Sister and I must soon formulate our strategy, for we will undoubtedly have too many recipes on the wish list, and we'll have to pare it down to human proportions. Then the Niece will get involved with her...
At long last, my favorite season is here. No more humidity, no more air conditioning. Now it is time to bake. To kick off the harvest season, I returned to the preschool for another session with my favorite little chefs.We made Apple Duff, which is a peeled, cored apple stuffed...
Tempting, luscious tomato, why do you torture me? My spirit is counting the minutes 'til you cast aside your shades of green, the verdant reflections of my jealousy. I envy the vine's hold on you, its power to keep you captive, and long for it to release you to me.For...
I met a new friend in Vancouver, one who I hope will be in my life for a long time to come. His name is Michael Newberry, and he is an internationally renowned artist whose work lights my soul on fire. The vividness of the hues in his paintings is...
I found British Columbia to be the optimal location for a July visit. The air is temperate and dry, and the views are magnificent. My travels took me from the mountain's peak to the water's edge as I meandered through Vancouver, Whistler and Vancouver Island.The farmer's market in Vancouver is...
On my recent trip to Vancouver I hosted a dinner party at Lumiere, a Mobil 5-Star restaurant owned by Chef Rob Feenie. Rob is one of my favorite chefs, and I knew he and his staff would put on a brilliant show for us. Their efforts did not disappoint, as...