Escape to Chile In Your Own Back Yard
At a lovely Wine Country lunch this past week in Sonoma, I was transported to Chile with very unique dishes paired with …
Pieropan – four generations of classic Soave
At the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri tasting in San Francisco last week, I was so pleased to meet the charming Dario Pieropan, …
Persimmon oatmeal walnut spice etc. cookies
What to do when a neighbor leaves a bag of Fuyu persimmons on your porch? When firm, they’re great sliced in salads, …
Fast, easy and healthy asian pestos using shiso and edamame
A great way to use a lot of fresh shiso leaves is to make a pesto, Asian style. I was inspired by …
A special springtime risotto dish using rosé Champagne
Everyone knows that Champagne is wonderful all-year round, for all meals and courses and for any occasion. Rosé Champagne is particularly enticing …
The breakfast of champions
One of my favorite foods is a simple one – bircher muesli. It’s a concoction of whole grains, nuts and maybe dried fruits soaked …
Jeff Smith’s rockin’ asian-inspired duck recipe to pair with Napa Valley merlot
Jeff Smith rocks – as guitarist with Wristrocket band. Jeff believes rock ‘n’ roll is a creative outlet just like making great …