Recipe: Easy Mashed Potatoes
We had a couple friends, including the lovely Susan, over last night for a casual dinner,. A couple cornish game hens roasted with shallots and…
Things I Love Today: Paper Whites
I saw a pot of paperwhites at the market last night and was almost blown over by the thought of spring. Spring! I always seem…
Book Report: The City of Fallen Angels
A good read, especially during resolution season, from the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. How nice to be reminded of…
To Do: Green Onion Slab
Another new neighborhood favorite is the onion slab from Acme Bread Company in the Ferry Building. Oh my...green onions baked into bread is just about…
Things I Love Today: Fire Boat Station
Our new apartment is surprisingly aquatic. We're three blocks from the bay but the waterfront embarcadero plays heavily in our lives. I can see across…
To Do: Daybed
Despite swearing I would never buy anything again after having to box it all up and carry itacross town, I think we need something for…
Holiday Wrap-Up: Part II
So, back in San Francisco the Sunday after Christmas...we sign the lease for our new apartment. Our life explodes immediately.The Christmas tree comes down, boxes…
Comments for Cans: Thank you!
Well done, readers! 159 comments over the holidays - a good smashing of last year's record. This means a $159 donation to the San Francisco…
Holiday Wrap-Up: Part I
Holy moly. I feel like I've been away from the blog for eons! What a crazy holiday season this was; absolutely everything has been turned…
Advent Calendar: 2009 Photo!
Happy Holidays! Rob staged this year's annual Christmas card photo in Golden Gate Park and enlisted the help of Margaret. It was a gorgeous late…