Organic Baby; Super Chunk

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Lil’ man is now an active food participant. He’s graduated to thicker and chunkier foods and trying to feed himself. Even though he only has four little teeth, he mashes his gums and sends me signals that puree just ain’t cutting it. Favorite finger foods that are soft enough for baby to mash well cooked [...]

Fall Baking: Applesauce Walnut Bread

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I love fall. The crisp air, the smell of cinnamon and apples slow-cooking on the stove, going on afternoon walks and hearing the leaves crunch under my feet. As Amanada Hesser so beautifully pointed out in her book Eat, Memory; Fall brings about fond memories. This is a great gift-giving bread, but don’t be surprised [...]

Amista Vineyards; Wine Country Saturday

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My wine country Saturday was filled with excellent vino, culinary delights from two local chefs and new friends. Vicky and Mike, the charming owners of Amista Vineyards, wouldn’t want it any other way and I was fortunate enough to experience it. The day started with Chef Shari at Baci Cafe and Wine Bar.  We were [...]

Beautiful Basics; Pate Brisee

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I love this recipe. Home run. Clotilde Dusoulier from Chocolate and Zucchini really nailed it. Recipe provides the big three; flexibility, ease and taste. It was dinner time, and I was out of store-brought puff pastry. Key ingredient to the spinach Quiche I had planned to make.  My cookbooks were ready reference since my move [...]