Pappardelle Pasta with Vegetable Bolognese Ragu

Pappardelle Pasta with Vegetable Bolognese Ragu

My son, nephew and I made our way through the winding cobblestone roads of the Tuscan hill town of Siena, Italy to the only hotel room we could find available for the evening, a single room high up in a medieval stone building with three twin beds in a row and a...
The Sound of the Sea and Birthday Wishes

The Sound of the Sea and Birthday Wishes

It was in a room at the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach, California, a room overlooking the Pacific where we all gathered for one last impromptu visit in August of 2004. The room was filled with quiet giggles, roaring laughter and meaningful conversations. In the center...
Caramelized Onion & Red Pepper Tamales with Verde Sauce

Caramelized Onion & Red Pepper Tamales with Verde Sauce

I have a real passion for Mexican food fused with a French twist. I love the delicate nature of French cuisine mixed with the comforting textures of Mexican dishes, the exceptional use of herbs in French along with the directness of seasoning with chilies in Mexican...
Rocky Mountain Chili {Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free}

Rocky Mountain Chili {Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free}

Just before Superbowl Sunday rolls around, I always make a big pot of vegetarian chili for my husband and me and whomever else maybe joining us. It is the perfect dish to make ahead of time, and then reheat when needed. We make a habit of skiing Superbowl Sunday...
Under the Big-Top

Under the Big-Top

Dear Lady who works in the accounting department but whose name I’m not sure of, why do you always look as if life has passed you by? I feel sad when I walk by your desk each day and I wonder what is or is not happening in your world that makes you look so detached...