One of the best decisions I ever made was to take a cooking class while I studied abroad in Florence. The few years after that study abroad, I was in charge of Christmas dinner. We would have a feast full … Continue reading
I hate that everyone is talking about how the “summer is winding down”. Back to school, labor day sales… I’ve even seen Halloween costumes popping up around town. I am not ready for fall. Around Santa Monica, I feel like … Continue reading
In college, I spent a summer in Florence. I remember being homesick and not loving my living situation, but nonetheless, absolutely falling in love with the city. The smells. The amazingly old architecture. The gardens. The bustling market. The street … Continue reading
I read somewhere once about a few ingredients that chef Tom Collicchio always has on hand in his kitchen for impromptu late night munchies or quick throw-together meals. I can’t remember the entire list, but I know that Prosciutto and … Continue reading
Welcome to the wonderful months of summer. When children are out of school, the thermometers flirt with triple digits, the air smells like sunscreen, air conditioners buzz and lightning bugs flicker. And in my world, it’s when the June gloom … Continue reading
When I was a little girl, we used to go over to my mom’s parent’s house every Sunday for dinner. I remember a few distinct things about these dinners. We almost always had steak. My grandmother put radishes in our … Continue reading
THE KEY OF KELS 