In Defense of Gwyneth and Her Cookbook

Hola readers. I have a confession. I bought Gwyneth Paltrow’s just released cookbook this past weekend. While shopping for a friend’s birthday gift, I stumbled upon it and it was as if my fingers were magnetically drawn to the cover. … Read More

Chef Speak: Lauren Soloff

Ask and you shall receive, lovely readers. So many of you emailed me for Lauren Soloff’s granola recipe after our “granola visit” back in December that I decided to feature her on Chef Speak. See our full interview and a … Read More

Luxurious Homey Sunday

How was the weekend? I was so happy to spend most of yesterday at home gardening and reading the New York Times (loved this article and this one too). Also got together with a friend and spent the early evening … Read More

Granola as Art

We hosted a wonderful Eating Our Words event at the gallery last night, featuring the Hollywood historian Sam Wasson (of the glorious book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.) and Lauren Soloff of The Granola Project. The entire evening was pure springtime … Read More

Bea’s Mushroom, Arugula and Burrata Salad

Last night’s dinner was inspired by my friend Bea, a very intuitive cook whose recipes are informed by her Mexican heritage. She recently blogged about this salad of arugula, burrata, preserved lemons, mushrooms, cucumber, herbs de provence, sea salt, pepper … Read More

Chef Speak is back!

Y’all remember my Huffington Post column Chef Speak? I haven’t posted in a few months but I have some amazing chefs, recipes and interviews lined up. Starting with Chef Robert Luna of Malo and the newly opened Mas Malo in … Read More