When The Rain Doesn’t Stop

When The Rain Doesn’t Stop

by | Sep 14, 2013 | 12 comments

The silence was eerie after four days of pounding rain. I realized that my ears had become accustom to the sound of the raindrops hitting the roof of our house. What began as a strong concern for people of Boulder and the surrounding areas, after three days of nonstop...
Asparagus Mushroom Quiche

Asparagus Mushroom Quiche

by | Oct 21, 2012 | 6 comments

Quiche is such a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is a perfect entrée for entertaining as it can be made ahead of time, actually, it tastes much better if it is baked, allowed to chill for 24 hours and then reheated. This allows the...
No-Knead French Bread

No-Knead French Bread

by | Sep 27, 2012 | 2 comments

There is something so divine about a really great bread. A crusty exterior and a chewy tender interior is what you want in a good loaf of bread. It is surprisingly easy to make with four ingredients; flour, water, yeast and salt.   The key to a tasty bread is...
Chili Cheese Omelet

Chili Cheese Omelet

by | Sep 23, 2012 | 2 comments

There is a little restaurant in Newport Beach, California, right at the bottom of the Newport Pier that serves up one of the meanest breakfasts that can be found. Charlie’s Chili, a Newport Beach landmark, serves breakfast all day to local surfers and tourist...
Elegant Fig and Almond Tarts

Elegant Fig and Almond Tarts

by | Sep 10, 2012 | 4 comments

The Beauty of Figs Not everyone is a fan of the fig, but I absolutely adore them — and I think many people simply don’t know what to do with them. Fresh figs are delicious eaten as they are, sliced on toast with ricotta or blue cheese, or tucked into a charcuterie...