Winter in California brings citrus – lemons, oranges, tangerines and limes. This year, I am fortunate to have friends with bountiful backyards and citrus farms that have gifted me with some gorgeous lemons. So, today I shall make mostarda – which is essentially candied fruit with essence of mustard (which a friend brought me from…
Category: California
Festa della Mamma – Happy Mother’s Day
We celebrated my mother with a tasty Blueberry Lemon Cake recipe from Food 52 . What did you do today?
San Francisco North Beach Jazz Mural
Last year I spent a weekend in San Francisco enjoying Little Italy and noticed the North Beach Jazz Mural for the first time. What a cool building. Can’t believe I’ve never noticed it before! The 30 by 40 foot mural was painted in 1987 by Bay Area artist Bill
Marinated Summer Squash Salad
Recently attended a lunch at Mozza Restaurant in Newport Beach celebrating Nancy Silverton’s new book Mozza at Home. It was so interesting to hear Nancy tell the stories of her food.
San Diego Little Italy Mercato
Next time you are in San Diego on a Saturday, make a point to stop by the open air Little Italy Mercato.
Little Italy in San Francisco
Grant Street – Little Italy in San Francisco is calling me back. Some day. Soon.
Saturday in San Clemente
Sometimes it’s not all about travel, it’s about home. Have a wonderful Saturday.
Day is Done. San Clemente Pier.
Fiery sunset sizzle at the San Clemente Pier on a hot and sweltering day in San Clemente, CA
San Clemente Pier
San Clemente, CA. Sometimes we just need to unwind… the sea works wonders.
Italy....and Me 