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…
Dinner Parties
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…
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…
15-Minute Salmon Pasta with Green Garlic and Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs are my secret to always having something delightful to cook. Thanks to the farmer's market here in the city, I can keep the…
2016 Easter Festivities with the Family
Easter at my parent's home in San Luis Obispo is our annual spring tradition. It's always great to see Rob's sister and his four nephews…
An Easy Gluten-Free Salmon Menu for a Mid-Week Networking Dinner Party
A group of professional #bosslady women came over for dinner last week. I put together a simple, gluten-free menu with the flavors of early spring…
A Hearty Winter Pescatarian Dinner Party
This was my first real dinner party of the year and the first with this loud-and-proud baby bump in tow! While Rob was away on…
A Gluten-Free Christmas Tea Party
On the final weekend before Christmas, I arranged to have two of my favorite girls come for a tea party before venturing out to The…
A Make-Ahead Christmas Brunch for 25
A cold Northern California morning. A warm house that smells like spiced ham. Friends with kids dressed up in red velvet dresses. A three hour…