Celebrating Ev’s 3rd Birthday with a Party in the Park
My adorable nephew Ev turned three the weekend before last. He's such a big kid already! My sister hosted a genius low-key morning party that…
Yearly Archives: 2016
15-Minute Pearl Couscous Salad with Turmeric and Preserved Lemons
This is my new favorite pasta salad! So bright, flavorful and healthy. The recipe idea came to me as a mash-up of classic Morrocan preserved…
Our 5 Year Fertility Story
Researchers have measured that fertility issues are as stressful to women as having cancer, AIDS or heart disease. In my worst moments - when I…
Super Deal: Target Indigo Rug
Our landlord recently "helpfully" reminded us that we're required to have rugs covering 85% of our beautiful Victorian wood floors. We've been on a massive…
What to Wear: 8 Maternity Outfits for 6 Months Pregnant
Just barely six months pregnant now and the bump has quickly grown to the size of a not-so-subtle smuggled basketball. Strangers love asking me if…
Roasted Beet, Feta and Orange Salad with Herbs
One of the best salads I've had was high up in the hills of Corfu at a restaurant in a mostly abandoned village. Just delicious…
Lemon Herb Hummus for a Picnic at the Museum
Spring is here and with it San Francisco's moody, roll-the-dice weather patterns. One day is foggy, windy and cold. The next is bright, sunny and…
The 10th Annual San Francisco Earthquake Memorial Dinner Party
There is something so lovely about creating your own traditions. Rob and I have been hosting this annual dinner party since we first moved to…
Buying French Baby Clothes in America
The French do many things well: pastry, wine, commiseration and baby clothes in particular. When visiting France over the years, I stocked up on adorable…
5 Work Outfit Ideas for 5 Months Pregnant
I'm getting bigger and bigger every day! The last couple weeks have included some serious bump growth and a lot of business meetings as I…