Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

I often joke with friends about what a pain it can be to entertain in Boulder. It seems everybody has some dietary need or preference. While I realize that allergies and food sensitivities are a very real thing that can be life threatening, in Boulder, it is a bit...
Honey & Plum Rice Pudding

Honey & Plum Rice Pudding

I can feel it – it is definitely coming… a little too soon for me. I saw a school bus driving up the mountain to drop off excited and exhausted children returning from their first day of the school year and the light over the mountains and through the trees is...
Catalan Romesco Sauce on Fresh Spaghetti

Catalan Romesco Sauce on Fresh Spaghetti

One of the things I love about travelling is trying new types of food and experiencing local flavors. Being a vegetarian as I am, some destinations pose a bit more of a challenge than others as far as finding non-meat dishes. In Spain they serve a lot of meat,...
Cinnamon Honey Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Honey Raisin Bread

I stood on a stool at the kitchen counter inside her English Tudor style home in Brentwood, California. She looked like Catherine Deneuve – ultra feminine, with a translucent English complexion, vivid blue eyes, with a petite and perfect figure. She had an...
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Toasts

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Toasts

I love summer get-togethers and entertaining at home but I also enjoy being a guest at someone else’s fete. We get invited to a number of small potluck style gatherings, which is such a great way to have a casual party without having the stress of making all of the...