Let’s Eat!

  • Banana Coconut Muffins

    I love when I have ripe bananas on hand to bake our favorite muffins.

  • A Small Gift From Our Garden

    Just a simple clipping of parsley and cilantro. It’s such a gift when beauty presents itself in the form of a gentle trimming in our herb garden. The overgrowth almost went in the compost. Before I dropped the clippings in the bucket I held the bundle up to the sunlight, the green leaves and white…

  • Patience, Time and Tiramisu

    Tiramisu translated means to “pick me up”. This rich decadent Italian dessert is a creation of love and passion. When you take a bite of Tiramisu, you almost always have to close your eyes to experience the flavors. Custard, coffee, marsala, chocolate. This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It’s delicious and well…

  • Raymond Vineyards

    Drive north on highway 29. Depending on the time of year, your windows maybe open or the heat will be on. No matter the season, the drive north on highway 29 will be a beautiful view of the mountain ranges west and east. You will be driving into the heart of the Napa Valley. As…

  • Why I Love Chardonnay and Viognier Blends

    A delightful wine journey, savoring unique flavors and moments together.

  • Quick and Easy Salad with Chicken

    A thoughtful easy salad topped with sautéed chicken breast, your favorite leafy greens and whatever else you want to add.

  • Brown Butter, Blue Berry, Coconut Banana Bread

    Banana bread is such a classic sweet your mom, grandma and neighbors would make. Ripened on the counter until their skins turned brown. The perfect timing to smash them into a delicious loaf.

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