We’re members at a local winery called Cinquain Cellars.  One of the reasons that we’re members there is that they have spectacular pick-up parties!  Now, when I say pick-up party,...

Sunday mornings demand specialness.  There’s just something about a Sunday morning…it’s the end of the weekend, which means it should be spent enjoying a little bit of easy luxury!  A...

So, still being on my bean kick, I had a craving for some chili.  Nothing fancy, just some good old fashioned chili with lots of meat, lots of beans, and...

This recipe comes from a good friend of mine…like me, he grew up with all the sights and smells of good food in his house.  Seems like something about growing...

What does it all mean? To me, you throw the fruit in, cover it with a great topping, bake it, and EAT!!! Yum! That’s what I did…my Dad gave me...

We were at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival last weekend and were lucky enough to come across a glorious booth amongst the local wine, food, and assorted sustainable...

As you may already know, we happen to live right in the middle of arguably some of the best wine country in the world.  The Paso Robles, Ca AVA has...

I’m not Irish…I’m a mix of things, mainly Scottish and Danish but that’s close enough, right?  I love the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of Corned Beef and all the...

Here we are again…it’s Sunday and I need to cook stuff.  The “stuff” on the menu tonight was French.  Okay, so I need to let you know that as much...

So, it’s Sunday again.  That means Annie wants to cook.  The kitchen has been cleaned, and the cupboards have been filled with Sunday shopping.  Sundays and cooking go together in...