As everyone knows who knows me well, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Two days in the kitchen making this and that; all the traditional foods with a few new dishes thrown in for fun. This holiday also allows us to pause and think about what it is we are grateful and thankful for in our… Read More

We all have those days when things just don’t go our way, or we are simply in a bad mood. Whatever the circumstances are for ‘that’ mood, are there any tips to help us snap out of it? If it’s not a serious depression or a chemical imbalance, then the answer can be, yes. First… Read More

The pinot noir was picked, mostly by hand, about a month ago, but the chardonnay was still on the vines until this week. I have learned a lot of vineyards and wine since I’ve lived next to a vineyard. This big machine has belts that basically vibrate the grapes off the steps, go down a… Read More

Well, I said it all in the title of this post! He’s at the airport about to jump on the plane to come home. I am so thankful that he is on his way safely home! Believe me that is an understatement. He’s been there is some horrible fighting since February. He’s in the Navy,… Read More

Last evening at The Commonwealth Club, I introduced our speaker, Gary Taubes, who was giving a lecture entitled, Adiposity 101: Why we get fat. Mr. Taubes is a science writer and an excellent researcher and his book Good Calories, Bad Calories will be interesting to read. If you are a nutritionist or dietician, Gary most… Read More