It seems like I have been away for a long time, but we had a great time in California for Mother’s Day and other fun activities. Come take a look!
Tag Archives | California

I’m Feeling Blue
March 12, 2010 in Uncategorized
When they say on the commercials that “Happy cows come from California,” they must mean the Holstein cows of Point Reyes Station, California. Their grade A raw milk produces one of the best blue cheeses on earth. I have read many an article about Point Reyes Blue over the years and how fabulous it is, but, […]

The Gentle Art of Chinese Cooking
March 3, 2010 in Uncategorized
In the early 70’s as a young 20-something, I lived in Larkspur, California, which is a beautiful little town right over the Golden Gate Bridge. I loved visiting San Francisco, and never tired of driving across the bridge to take in the excitement of one most beautiful cities in the world. I would go to […]
Why I Started This Blog
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni