Selecting an “everyday” Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
I hunt for the "everyday" balsamic vinegar. One that I can use on grilled meats and emulsify with a nice EVOO for a versatile salad…
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San Francisco: Top 10 food trucks
Winning food truck and donation to San Francisco and Marin Food Banks will be announced as competition culminates in celebration event Saturday, October 15 at…
Return to the simple life
Every year we head south for the simpler life. Everyone in our Loreto Baja community talks about de-stressing, de-cluttering, downsizing, and simplifying their lives.
Napa Wines: 5 picks from Mount Veeder
Tom Meadowcroft on how he ended up making wine for the A.J. Foyt racing team: "They just called me up, and said 'Hey, I hear…
Polish Highlander Culinary Adventure – from Applecake to Zapiekanka
As I folded the crescent-shaped dough, I again heard that infernal "Nie, Nie, Nie." My personal, Polish version of Gordon Ramsay had snuck up behind…
24 hours of glorious gluttony in Warsaw
A day in Warsaw, Poland starts at the Polonia Palace with an eye-opening shot of vodka.
Napa Find: “Four Decades” Tasting and Dinner
It was a surreal experience to taste a vertical of Mondavi's Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve that spanned four decades from the 1970's to the 2000's.
Moving Tips: Transplant yourself with love
On the move? Here's a strategy that minimizes the stress to our systems so that we don’t go into transplant shock.
A is for Autumn and Apple Pie (recipe)
Here's my twist on a classic apple pie recipe.
Loreto Bay, Mexico: Golf course views at Hoya 19 restaurant
Dining report from Loreto Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico: Hoya 19 Golf Course Restaurant. The star was the pancakes. They were soooo good.