When I think of casseroles, I imagine layers and layers of meats and vegetables slowly cooking ...

Some days are just harder than others.

Today I’m listening to my favorite Bruce Springsteen songs. ...

If you've ever taken the time to read a Chinese takeout menu closely you may have noticed it has ...

Thank you, California, this has been an incredible year for artichokes.  I had the biggest, ...

I like foods that add a touch of luxury, where a little goes a long way. I'm thinking of things ...

I love rustic or “free-form” tarts. This recipe makes two perfect tarts and can be filled with just ...

Acorn squash has such a unique shape, that is worth showing off in recipes. When I cook with them I ...

We were on our way back from Death Valley where the only thing on the side of the road is an ...

In Amsterdam, restaurant food tends to be hit-or-miss. Most dishes are under-seasoned, but that ...

The weather turned yesterday.

The air was suddenly, blissfully free of the sodden end-of-summer ...

I go to Pasadena often because my younger daughter’s cheer team practices there. Yes, I spawned a ...

October, 1962.  Johnny Carson became the new host of “The Tonight Show”.  The Cuban Missile Crisis ...

Almost everyone eats corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day even if you're not Irish. I do. ...

Full confession: When I was about 4 or 5 years old I was so utterly terrified of Halloween that I ...

Valentine’s Day marks the anniversary of the day I turned left at a crossroads. I’d like to say I ...

I reviewed a lot of cookbooks this past year, but these are some that I feel really strongly about. ...

First up is Takashi's Noodles. They say if you get just one great recipe from a cookbook, it is ...

I always get excited about cookbooks with a connection to the Bay Area. There are so many things ...