2003 Silverado Vineyards Late Harvest Semillon
The Late Harvest Semillon from Silverado Vineyards is truly an indulgence! It is thick and rich and sweet with flavors of apricot and honeycomb. Botrytis was allowed to develop naturally on these...
View Article2004 Espirit de Henri
This is a wonderful, unique Muscat wine from my friends at Cave du Verger des Papes in Chateauneuf du Pape.It has a sweet, refreshing taste that is elegant and fresh with the flavors of mango and...
View Article2004 Vielle Julienne
This impressive wine from winemaker Jean Paul Daumen is from 100 year old Grenache grapes that grow in Chateauneuf du Pape. It is full-bodied with flavors of cassis, cherries and raspberries. The...
View Article2005 El Molino Napa Valley Chardonnay
Once again, I discovered this wine through the folks at Bacchus and Venus wine shop in Sausalito. I don’t drink a lot of chardonnay, but I really like this one. It has notes of citrus and tropical...
View Article2004 Rosenblum Rock Pile Road Zinfandel
My husband and I first tried Rosenblum’s Rockpile Road a few years ago. We immediately loved its rich taste. It had hints of vanilla, cherry and black pepper with a bit of spiciness. This wine is...
View Article2004 Duckhorn Paraduxx
This wine is one of my favorites. It is a blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet and Merlot. It has flavors of ripe fruit, vanilla and spices with a long finish. It sells for about $45 per bottle at Bacchus...
View Article2002 Eric Ross Old Vine Zinfandel Port
I am a big fan of dessert wines, and I love this port-style wine. This was another recommendation from my friend, Marcy, at Bacchus and Venus wine shop. It sells for $32 for a 375ml bottle. This...
View Article2004 Saint Prefert Reserve Auguste Favier
This luscious Chateauneuf du Pape wine is made from about 80% old vine Grenache grapes, blended with Cinsault and Syrah. The winemaker, Isabel Ferrando, believes in organic viticulture and...
View ArticleDominique Bouchet
One of my favorite restaurants in Paris is Restaurant Dominique Bouchet, which also happens to be the name of the chef/owner. On a visit to Paris last summer, I met my friend Carol there for dinner....
View ArticlePierre Gagnaire
One of my favorite special-occasion restaurants in Paris is Pierre Gagnaire. This is also the name of the chef/owner. This restaurant specializes in small dishes. Not small courses, but small dishes of...
View ArticleFresh Fruit Crisp
This is one of my favorite desserts of all time! I have been making this for many years. You can use any kind of fruit – whatever you have in season. It works well with bananas and fresh pineapple,...
View ArticlePeach Crisp with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and sliced For the topping: 1/3 cup (approx. 5 Tablespoons) butter, softened 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticleBourbon-Laced Pecan Pie
Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo) 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (such as muscovado), packed 3 eggs 3 T. melted butter 1 T. Kentucky bourbon (such as Jack Daniels) 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t....
View ArticleMoist Persimmon Cake with Creme Fraiche
This cake is so moist! I truly love to make it. It is so simple – no mixer required! And it is a small cake, so it doesn’t stay around the house forever. I hope you enjoy it! Ingredients 1 cup...
View ArticleChopped Apple and Broccoli Salad for One
This chopped apple And broccoli salad is a nice, simple treat. It is a good size for one person. Ingredients One apple, washed, cored and chopped (I love tart apples from the farmers market) 1/2 cup...
View ArticleRaspberry Crisp with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients 4 cups ripe raspberries, rinsed For the topping: 1/3 cup (approx. 5 Tablespoons) butter, softened 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup...
View ArticleSouthern-style Holiday Candy – Divinity
When I was growing up in Georgia, I made a candy called Divinity every year for Chistmas. I would give plates of it away as gifts. Somewhere over the years, I stopped making it. This year, I...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Pecan Brown Sugar Shortbread
Meyer lemons grow year-round in our garden in Sausalito. They seem to really thrive on the weather here. Meyer lemons are a cross between lemons and oranges and have a mild flavor that is sweeter...
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Olive Oil Coffee Cake with Blueberries and Pears
This coffee cake is so simple to make and is moist, crunchy and delicious. I used olive oil and yogurt in this recipe instead of butter and milk. You can use any fruit that is in season. In this...
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Double Chocolate Ice Cream with Salted Toasted Pecans
With autumn at our door, I’m trying to savor one last moment of summer with this double chocolate ice cream with salted toasted pecans. In this dish, I used my favorite Askinosie chocolate – made in...
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