Spaghetti and Meatballs. Doesn’t that sound good? Simple. Classic. Comforting. Makes me want to curl up on the couch with a big steaming bowl, a bottle of wine and some old movies. It’s the little things in life.
The inspiration for this comfort meal came from this recipe a friend sent [...]

Food. Wine. Golf. Spa. More Food. More Wine.
Life is good, no?
Special thanks to Outrigger for hosting us at the beautiful Maui Eldorado and gorgeous, uber-luxe Kapalua Villas – complete with private lanai, ocean views, sit-in shower, XL jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer, Moet and a gift basket full of [...]

While we’re on the island vibe…let’s talk about the ridiculous closing finale of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival: the Seafood Festival.
Sponsored by Maui No Ka ‘Oi Magazine, this beachside party was the perfect culmination to an amazing weekend. 13 of Maui’s top chefs prepared two dishes each, featuring the freshest [...]

There are many reasons I love living in the Bay Area. The climate, the food, the people…the proximity to Hawaii. Which brings me to the many reasons I’ve fallen so hard for Maui. The climate, the food, the people…
I had the good fortune to attend the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival [...]

Indian food — the aromatic spices, the color, the bold flavors. Love it. Unfortunately, I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to heat (good thing for raita and mango lassis to soothe my burning tongue). But, when I tasted this Spicy Mash for the first time, it was so delicious [...]

Remember TV dinners from back in the day? Chicken a la King, Beef Stroganoff, or even full 3-course meals split up into neat, little compartments, all conveniently packaged and frozen. I definitely had my share of after-school snacks courtesy of Stouffer’s.
Frozen meals have come a long way.
The sinfully decadent Port Clyde Lobster Mac [...]

Fresh fruit, whipped cream, who doesn’t love that? Add some crunchy pistachios for a little salty nuttiness, and a surprising crumble of airy meringues, and you’ve got one winning dessert.
This is one of my favorite desserts to make, hands down, especially in the summertime when fruit is at its best. It’s totally [...]

Ok…so we’re veering off topic for a slight detour today. I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it!
On a whim, I entered The Knot’s 20 Million Brides + Counting Contest…and was selected as one of the 20 finalists!! Which means, our 10/10/10 wedding will be featured on WeddingChannel.com and TheKnot.com, [...]

The Eater Wire was abuzz last Wednesday with the opening of Bruce Hill’s new pizza place, Zero Zero, in SoMa (between Lulu and Oola).

While I haven’t had the chance to check it out yet, if the pizza is anything like the ones at sister restaurant, Pizzeria Picco in Larkspur, we are in for a [...]

Summertime in California means stone fruit heaven. Peaches, apricots, nectarines, they are all gorgeous right now. If you time it right, you can buy them at a steal at the supermarket when they’ve reached the peak of ripeness.
I came home with three pounds of juicy, ripe nectarines last week. I [...]