One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating — Luciano Pavarotti And we did just that while in France. Were those few pounds worth it?     Our first night in Provence, and in our tiny [...]

Oh how I loved those French markets!   I snapped this picture of Swiss chard one day. A little lady was hand picking her chard probably for her dinner that night. It is hard for me to imagine (except I was there and saw it) what it would be like to shop daily for your [...]

Aloha, Komo Mai, E komo mai, Mahalo! Hello (friends and family), Come in, Welcome, Thank you (for coming and participating in our feast).     Menu:   Sushi Musubi (Spam Sushi)   Corn Crab Bisque   Poke   Hawaiian Coconut Crusted Shrimp with Orange Horseradish Lime Sauce   Bitter Greens with Yuzu Dressing   Pork [...]

Memories, what would we do without them? Some of my favorite moments are served around a table. What on earth is more enjoyable than sitting around a table with friends or family sharing a fabulous meal. Nothing, in my opinion. It doesn’t even have to be a fabulous gourmet meal but could be something as [...]

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Now don’t take me wrong, I’m not saying I’m an old dog or anything like that.  I think I may still have a few new tricks in me. Lately, it seems like I tend to get obsessed with things. For instance, cooking for the blog, trying to [...]