Dry Creek Vineyard has been a family-owned and operated winery in the Sonoma wine country of California for over forty years. It was one of our destinations in a recent trip to California. After reading this, you will want to hop on a plane and go!

Omnivore Books on Food
The legendary Omnivore Books on Food in San Francisco is a must for every cookbook lover.

Kitchen Witch
There is nothing like a cookbook-only store and I am determined to visit all of them . First on my list is Kitchen Witch in New Orleans.

Treasures from Vintage Gourmet Magazines
“Food Flashes” was a popular monthly article in 1950’s Gourmet magazine written by America’s first traveling food writer, Clementine Paddleford.

Wedding Pictures Coming Soon!
My daughter Kara’s wedding photos are in, and I can’t wait to show you some of them, but here is a sneak peek until they all get sorted through!

Fresh Strawberry Pie
One of our favorite fruit pies. Make one this weekend to celebrate Spring!

Slow Cooking, Big Easy Style
Did you know that pecan trees can live and bear fruit for more that 300 years, or that they are an excellent source of manganese, a good source of protein, and rich in omega-6 fatty acids? With all that goodness, you need to try these candied pecans!







