Wild flowers in midsummer in the Sierra are spectacular, a real celebration of the short growing season. When hiking near North Lake, we came upon
As I was setting up for today’s class, who should saunter in but Kareem, one of the first to take my classes, and the person
This week we said goodbye to the rec room, aged toaster oven, wobbly tables, and alas to all of the regular students. Venice Community Housing’s
The kids had been requesting shrimp, so when I suggested pasta with shrimp for this week, they were eager for the class. And everyone was
Pamela, a spirited young woman with definite opinions about food, joined our class today. Her interest in fresh, healthful meals became evident during a discussion
Why, you might ask, is there an olive sprig in this photo? Extra-virgin olive oil is the first of two unique ingredients in these intense,
Father’s Day snuck up on me, and I’ve got to plan a meal for Steve right away. Of course, he’s not my father, but I’m
For a stunning finale to Easter dinner, or another special meal, present this luxurious dessert. Tangy lemon curd and whipped cream make a sumptuous filling
I created this dazzling dessert for my Valentine, Steve! It was last year while I was working on my new book, Gluten-Free Baking. Steve loves