A key ingredient in the recipe for a happy family is time spent around the dinner table. Making time for family dinners isn’t just a great opportunity to catch up and spend quality time with your loved ones though, extensive research has demonstrated a wealth of physical and mental health benefits associated with regular family […]
Mention Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday celebrated on May 5 in Mexico, and also increasingly in the U.S., and the first thing that may come to mind is tequila and margaritas. There’s a reason for that: In the mid-20th century, Mexican immigrants in the U.S. began celebrating Cinco de Mayo as a way to […]
Pandemic, schmandemic.
Signs of spring are in the air — and on full display at our local farmers’ markets. As new crops nudge from the ground, they signal the season’s transition from a wintery slumber to springtime’s full bounty. Now is the time to grab the earliest harbingers from Marin’s local farms — from baby roots and […]
Are you ready for some football? On Feb. 13, the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Without our beloved Bears in the game, that gives us more time focus on what really matters on Super Bowl Sunday—the food! Here’s a collection of foolproof Super Bowl recipes and delicious […]
If you resolved to eat healthier in the new year, your motivation (and inspiration) may have started to lag by now. Stay on track by adding these healthy, superfood-packed dishes to your dinner lineup. Coconut Cream Green Soup with Seared Salmon When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to beat leafy greens, wild rice, and […]
There may be no more satisfying way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering around the table with family and friends to share some home-cooked food and a bottle of wine — whether it’s a sophisticated soiree or an intimate supper. As you’re gearing up for a holiday celebration of your own, who better to […]
When we downsized two years ago and moved to a new home, I knew it was time to jettison some cookbooks to get my collection down to a “manageable” size. So, I bit the bullet and did it, donating over 200 (!) cookbooks to charitable auctions and local libraries and bookstores. But full confession here, […]
Whether your guests are gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or observing a keto diet, this holiday menu offers delicious dishes everyone will enjoy.
We understand the pandemic isn’t over, especially outside the U.S., but in circles like ours where almost everyone has been vaccinated and is beginning to socialize and travel, it sure feels like we’re on the other side. As we restart our normal lives, one area of slight concern might be our food and beverage habits as the two stories we’ve linked […]
