A Spanish Dinner Party Prepared in One Rápido Hour
As much as I like to prepare and cook ahead, sometimes a dinner party creeps up on me. I had invited Lauren and Octavia over…
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A 5-Step Summer Dinner Party Menu for San Francisco Cycling Advocates
A few months ago, Rob took on a volunteer role as the new community organizer for a group called SFUR, promoting trail riding in San…
Bridal Luncheon – with Wine Tasting! – for Margaret
Margaret's wedding in August will be here before we know it! As bridesmaids, Jackie and I have been scurrying to host these parties in between…
An Eccentric Soufflé & Turban Dinner Party in 5 Steps
My friend Sarah has a wonderfully odd, historic sense of humor. For example, one of her favorite weekend activities is a "consumption day" where you…
A (Somewhat Gluten-Free) Easter Bridal Tea Party for Margaret
Easter weekend is a lovely time for a bridal shower, especially if you're honoring someone as great as Margaret! Spring is the air, everyone has…
5 Steps for a Chinese-Inspired Picnic at China Camp Village in Marin, CA
Last year, Rob and I were jetlagged in Istanbul for his birthday - his 40th! - and didn't do much to celebrate. So this year,…
A Casual Monday 5-Step Dinner Party Featuring Strawberries
I love an impromptu dinner party! Lauren emailed in the morning to see what plans we had for Monday night. With a fridge packed with…
A 5-Step Spring Dinner Party Featuring Sugar Snap Peas, Meyer Lemon and Asparagus
Last night's dinner party featured delicious fresh spring produce in simple, mediterranean combinations. Since one of the guests was vegetarian, the whole menu was meatless…
Gearing Up for a Spring Dinner Party
It is big news that Mark Bittman from The New York Times and various lovely cookbooks has moved to the Bay Area! His simple, delicious…
An Enchanted Under the Sea Birthday Dinner with Shrimp, Mussels and Salmon
A four-foot-tall pink jellyfish chandelier...three courses of delicious seafood...one ridiculous plastic crab hat...nothing less would do for the birthday celebration of my great friend Margaret!…