

Kitchen Challenge Part 7: Kitchen Komplete!
I've spent a large part of this summer reveling in the wonders of my brand new kitchen. Most mornings you'll catch me, just in from the...


All Hot and Jalapeño'd
This sweet/hot suspension of crunchy jalapeños in spicy syrup makes for the ultimate addition to any meal. Drizzle it on veggies and meat...


Aperol Spritz-The Drink of the Summer
I spent the end of last summer in Sorrento on the lido of the Grand Hotel Riviera soaking up the sunshine, salt air and unique...


Pass the Pimento Cheese Please!
Pimento Cheese has been a staple of Southern picnics and porch lunches since the 1900’s but was relatively unknown to this California...


Kitchen Challenge Part 6: Counterbalance
My kitchen project is finally in the home stretch with the cabinets delivered and appliances on their way. Last week I spent a literally...


Kitchen Challenge Part 5: Working While You Wait--A Back Porch Makeover
The waiting game is almost over and I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of the cabinets. After moving walls, putting in ceilings,...

Kitchen Challenge Part 4: Cabinet Conumdrum
By far and away the hardest decision in this whole kitchen renovation process has been choosing cabinets. Problem numero uno...kitchen...


Kitchen Challenge Part 3: Rangefinder
The stove is the workhorse of the kitchen and one of the toughest choices to be made during renovation. I had my heart set on a...


Kitchen Challenge Part 2: Demolition!
About a week ago, I woke up to a call from the back gate. After hastily throwing on some clothes, I went out to let in our construction...


Get Stuffed: Home Sausage-Making
My husband and I both love sausages! German landjager and weisswirst and leberkase, North African Merguez, Croatian Cevapcici, Spanish...