I enjoyed a wonderful day in the Napa Valley with my friend Tina yesterday afternoon. We started our adventure at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone where we attended a cooking demo by the talented Chef Bobby Childs. Chef Childs served up our Goat Cheese stuffed Turkey Sliders and Red Pepper-Apricot Relish with a … Continue reading »
When I was a little girl, I attended a going away party for another little girl whose mom made ice cream cone cupcakes. Cupcakes baked inside an ice cream cone. Genius!! I remember thinking then what a cool idea that was. Although I don’t remember the specifics of whether the cupcakes were white or chocolate or … Continue reading »
Say what!? You read right, COOKIE Butter!! For those who know what I’m talking ’bout, good for you!! Where were you when I was in the dark?!? For those who are clueless, I’m about to open your eyes and introduce your taste buds, virtually, to a simply divine treat!! Speculoos Cookie Butter is a nut … Continue reading »
Memories are a funny thing. Two people can share the exact same moment , yet what you take away from it and what memories you’re left with can be totally different from what the other person comes away with. Why is that? Do memories get embellished over time as the intricate details are forgotten so new ones are … Continue reading »
This afternoon we honored and celebrated the life of my Uncle George. J. George Coons was a resident of Richmond, California and a native of Oakland, California. George passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 91 on August 16th, 2012. Born to Albert and Virginia (DeCoursey) Coons, George retired from Alameda Naval Air Station … Continue reading »
I’ve been helping my mom clean-up a family members home who is declining in health the last month or two. Funny, it feels like we’ve been at this for years when in reality, it hasn’t been that long. *Sigh* It’s not a fun chore. The house is a disaster zone and hasn’t been cleaned in years. YEARS! … Continue reading »
Who doesn’t love a good, homemade chocolate cake!? :) I’ve mentioned it before, but its worth mentioning again… I have come in contact with some of the most amazing people on Instagram. People that I’d probably not cross paths with otherwise for many of them live several hundred miles away. It’s truly amazing how social media … Continue reading »
When I think of S’Mores, I think of camping. When I think of camping, I think of my last camping trip about 3 years ago. One hot June weekend I went camping at Casini Ranch, about 45 minutes away located on the Russian River. We had the perfect site. Close to the river, but not on the … Continue reading »
If you have an iPhone or an Android phone and aren’t using Instagram, why the hell not!? Instagram (aka IG) is a photo editing and sharing application. Via IG, you can post photo’s with captions describing your picture and add hashtags to post them on other pages. One of my favorite hashtags is #foodporn. It’s used … Continue reading »
I know what you’re thinking, Prune Cake!? I thought it as well. Shoot, I’m still thinking it. This post however is less about the recipe (though I welcome those who want to give it a try to do so and let me know how it is!) and more about family, friends and memories. My moms … Continue reading »
