Yearly Archives: 2010

We had a fun LAC party last night. Everyone has been so busy lately, it was great to relax for a few hours together. Yvonne and her sister, Hannah, hosted eight of us for a night of sushi-making and origami. Drinks -Cocktails of Japanese mango juice and plum wine, sake, sapporo beer and punch. Food…

Not usually my favorite thing – this greek salad was a happy accident when I didn’t have the right ingredients. No kalamata olives or onions to overwhelm – the result is lighter and more balanced than most I’ve tried. The mint is key. I could make this every day. Greek SaladServes 2 as a main,…

A nice restful weekend! I love it when we’re in the city for the weekend without too many plans. On Friday, I went out with a group from work to Dada. I can’t keep up with those kids! Rob swung by on the bike to pick my up and we grabbed take out from Henry’s…

The Renegade Craft Fair comes to San Francisco this weekend. Head down to Fort Mason for some 250 booths of handmade inspiration. Like Etsy come to life! I’ll be meeting up with a group on Sunday afternoon there. Is it too early for Christmas shopping?

I am very pleased with my newly planted clematis vine. After just two weeks it has already started blooming and crawling all over the trellis. The bright pink flowers make it seem almost tropic in the garden – a feat in this cold, foggy weather.

Harvesting red coral is not a great idea for the longevity of coral reefs. But the little red beads are so pretty. In the summer, a delicate red necklace is a perfect match with white blouses and tees. The fix is to buy either a faux version (which I have) or to get a vintage…

Oh, those Victorians were so smart. They new that in the depths of June(/July/August) Gloom San Franciscans needed a warm, bright place to hang out with some flowers and de-scarf for a few hours. My father used to take my sister and I as kids when the summer overcast would get to be too much.…

Townhall‘s signature dessert is a butterscotch pot de creme. Chocolate pudding below, butterscotch above and toffee chips as a garnish. It comes in a huge serving that is easy to share. For a party at home, I would just make the butterscotch and top it with some broken Skor bar chips for a close approximation.

Skinny Love came on at the restaurant during dinner last night and I was reminded, once again, just how much I love this album. Seems just perfect for this cold, foggy summer in the city.

Do any of you use cold cream or a cleansing milk instead of washing your face? According to my facialist, my skin is so dry that it should never be washed with soap (perhaps, why I didn’t start washing my face at night at all until after college). Instead, I’m supposed to do a sort…