Sale Alert: DVF
Danger! I want to buy pretty much everything that Diane von Furstenberg has on sale right now. Simple and modern for spring, count me in.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Recipe: Cioppino
This recipe was more work than previous cioppinos I've made but so worth it! The Tadich Grill broth starts with a whole lot of chopping.…
Party Recipe: Earthquake Dinner
We celebrated the 105th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake and the 5th anniversary of this annual party last night in style. Two good friends RSVP'd…
Inspired: Walker Library
I've been so inspired by this video of the The Walker Library of Human Imagination in Connecticut. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a big…
Weekend Round-Up: Out & About
This was a great weekend! On Friday, we took the train with Margaret to go see at flamenco show at the de Young. On Friday…
Hawaii: Sign Off
Goodbye Hawaii Week! Kauai, we'll see you in a few weeks.
Hawaii: Plantation Gardens
Big thanks to Lindsay for the recommendation of Plantation Gardens. Looks like an awesome place in Kauai for a "step-out" dinner. Too bad it's on…
Hawaii: Souveneirs
Hawaii offers up a lot of terrible souvenirs, but there are a few gems for careful shoppers. Macadamia nut chocolates are never a bad choice…
Hawaii: Tonga Room
And when Hawaii is too far away, there's always the Tonga Room here in San Francisco. It's a masterpiece of tiki-cheesiness, complete with indoor rain…
Hawaii: What to Read
I always like to bring a book on vacation that's related to the area. However, there are surprisingly few books set in Hawaii. No idea…