California twist on Venetian small bites
Reading posts from a year ago reminded us how much we loved the small bites dishes in Venice. We decided to craft our own version with goodies from today’s farmers […]
A perfectly North Bay pairing
We paired our favorite Cowgirl Creamery cheese with our new favorite Kozlowski jam and called it dinner. The exquisite creaminess of the Mt. Tam triple cream was fantastic with the […]
Hugs with our beignets
Mama and I decided to lift our spirits with fresh, hot beignets and our favorite Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches this afternoon. We love coming to Sonoma Crust Bakery and visiting with […]
A gourmet day
“It’s like a gourmet restaurant,” Mama proclaimed today, after I brought her this dish of Caprese skewers, featuring luscious tomatoes from our garden and our favorite Balsamic vinegar. Please don’t misunderstand. […]
Elderflower peach shortcake
I made Elderflower Peach Shortcake for dessert tonight and it was scrumptious! I found a recipe for homemade elderflower whipped cream online. I paired it with good, store-bought shortcake, which […]
Watching culinary magic
After an adventure in getting a smog check today, I stopped on the way home to pick up our latest favorite culinary fixation. Through our obsession with their beignets, Mama […]
The perfect local pairing
Mama and I adventured around the North Bay recently — with stops at Cowgirl Creamery in Pt. Reyes Station and V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. Tonight we paired our […]
Brie vs. brie and excitement
During our recent trip to V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena, Mama and I drooled over their massive cheese counter. We found Mama’s favorite from Italy, Gorgonzola Dolce, and we […]
Lovely Sunday
We enjoyed a pleasant and low-key Sunday today. Mama and I harvested tomatoes and basil from our garden and feasted on a delicious Caprese salad. For the rest of lunch, […]
Farmers market feast
During Emerald Beaut season, Mama and I are regulars at the farmers market. We managed to polish off the entire 5 lbs. of the pluots we picked up last weekend […]
