Spotted at the Farmer’s Market at Third and Fairfax – a red Volvo P1800ES. Could it get better than that?

This is such a great late summer/early fall dessert. My friend Peggy served us this divine little crostata last night and I’ll be making it for a dinner party as soon as I can corral people over to my house. … Read More

I’ve long been wanting to write about my friend Amelia’s blog, Bon Appetempt , but have been waiting for the perfect moment. Well it occurred last night, when Amelia and her husband/cohort Matt arrived for dinner at my house with … Read More

If you’re in the Culver City area tonight, please drop by the gallery – I’m hosting a sample sale from 7-9PM featuring handbags by the lovely Ms. Clare Vivier (see above chic bright blue clutch) and costume jewels by one … Read More

Loving Melissa Clark’s article in today’s New York Times, Ripe For Autumn’s Hearth. How beautiful is that title? I predict I will be making the above Fig Tart With Caramelized Onions, Rosemary and Stilton for a dinner party faster than … Read More