Look what arrived yesterday: Just in time to toast what seems to be a stretch of summer-like weather, which means lobster. The 2011 Villa Maria Estate Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, aromatic wine that pairs well with seafood, vegetables, and other light spring and summer dishes. I think it complemented the lobster corn [...]
When you manage a team of women — and more specifically, moms — who work from home, I believe it’s important to periodically gather up the troops and do some fun team building. Not the corporate conference room, hire a boring guest speaker type of team building, but treating moms to an experience they wouldn’t [...]
Several months ago, my then-4-year-old daughter declared she’d like a Princess Party. We were only inviting girls, and the colors were to be bright pink, orange, and blue. Easy peasy, right? Then right before I was about to send out her invitations, she decided she wanted to invite the boys in her class (or, rather, [...]
I love a good Chianti. A nice rich, sultry red. Hearty enough to soak up the depth of a big ol’ slab o’ beef, and match the full flavor of a masterful homemade bolognese. Recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy a bottle of Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Ruffina courtesy of the fine folks at Folio Wine. Originally, [...]
First off: two days in Seattle is not nearly enough to enjoy the gastronomical delights the city has to offer. There are simply too many options and never enough time. We tried to visit as many places as we could during our #2DaysInSeattle visit, and we look forward to returning to Seattle again soon to [...]
Food is love. In my house, it’s true. I love cooking and baking for those I love, and if they happen to be sweet treats that look as cute as they are delicious, well, then so be it. Here is a small roundup of some beautiful ideas for Valentine’s Day sweet treats which I found [...]
Do your kids absolutely love and will try every kind of vegetable imaginable? Congratulations! You have weird kids. My kids are not huge vegetable fans. They like corn, peas, and carrots — you know: the three basics. Beyond that, it’s an uphill battle to try to get them to eat other veggies. Enter the Alien [...]
My mother has definitely been my inspiration in the kitchen. Growing up in a Filipino household, food played a very important part of my life from day one. I have many memories of tons of friends and family coming over for various parties and having huge food spreads, with everyone walking through the door [...]
Another incredible Christmas is complete! Hope you all had a happy holiday! Here are some snapshots of our PEACE JOY LOVE Aqua & Red Christmas: Line-up of gingerbread cookies: This year’s wreath, with the mini yarn wreath ornaments and spray-painted glitter pinecomes we made. Custom wine labels using our Aqua & Red Holiday Wine Labels [...]
Looking for an easy and delicious appetizer for your New Year’s Eve fete? I created these Brie, Almond, Honey Tartlets first when searching for a snack and simply combining ingredients I loved. Now I make these for when we entertain as well as for simple nighttime snacking. NO-MEASURE INGREDIENTS 1 or 2 Pillsbury pie crusts [...]
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