Sure. Your food is good. Some of the best restaurants in the world are located in San Francisco. It’s the reason we chose this area for our honeymoon. But…there’s a real problem here and a lesson could be learned from Florida’s hospitality. We’re here …

You can ignore the topic. You can tiptoe around the subject if you want to. You can pretend it doesn’t matter that in a 2007 campaign speech to Iowa farmers, then candidate Obama said that Americans had the right to know about the foods they eat. You can pretend it …

Each year, families spend a lot of time planning and getting ready for Thanksgiving. One of the toughest dishes to make well is the dressing. I still call it stuffing, although I don’t cook it inside the bird. Call me sentimental, but whether in a glass dish or any other …

I remember driving through Kansas. As far as the eye could see were fields of wheat, softly swaying in the breeze. The sky was so blue it was almost azure. The sun shone brightly over the heartland of America. The occasional silo interrupted the blanket of gold; a reminder that …

A Variation of Quiche Lorraine Quiche is such a versatile dish because you can literally fill it with almost anything. This is a variation of Quiche Lorraine that’s easy to make & tasty.   While I love the classics, sometimes I like to add things that make me feel a little …

Is it time to get a wine cellar? Does a Wine Cellar Increase Your Home’s Value? Elizabeth Dougherty “No man also having drunk old wine straightaway desireth new: for he saith, ‘The old is better’.” Luke 5:39

This is a tasty weekend menu and ideal for date night. I usually use Barilla Gold pasta if I can find it, or I make my own (see my basic pasta recipe). For dessert, it only makes sense to have Tiramisu. You can find that recipe on the blog, as …

This torta not only looks pretty when served but it’s easy to make. You have to factor in a couple of hours for it to set in the refrigerator though, so assemble it the night before or a couple of hours before baking.