A to-die-for dish: Pasta with roasted red pepper cream sauce
When I do well, I’m not a terribly modest cook. Just ask T who had to listen to me gush about this …
Tomato mania: “Summer Spaghetti”
When Mr. T and I first started sharing space, I got into the habit of cooking dinner. I don’t know that it …
Rocky Road Bars aka s’more-esque fudgy happiness
Looking for something that’s ooey-gooey, chocolatey, crunchy yumtastic? Look no further: Rocky Road Bars. Originally from grande dame, Martha Stewart, I found …
DIY wedding fleurs: How to make organza flowers and bouquets
My gorgeous bouquet. Photographed by Beth Baugher at True Love Photo. Blinged-out flowers by me. Artistry by my lovely mother. Button from …
Pineapple Banana Bread (aka why I squirrel away frozen bananas all year)
By November, you must open our freezer carefully lest the flying bananas injure you. I collect ripe bananas all year long in …
Sandi’s Pumpkin Pear Bread
When I lived in Ukiah, one of my favorite things about the holidays was sampling Sandi Ledford’s pumpkin pear bread. I think …
Chicken à la glass
My favorite thing about summer cooking is the wonderful fresh produce. Sweet crunchy corn, tangy tomatoes, fresh fragrant herbs. What better than …
Holy guacamole
I’ve never used a recipe for guac before, but this one from the Food Network is delish. I’d recommend adding more lime, …