Still Thankful

sweet potato casserole

Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days.  Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading

Farmer’s Market Fall

Santa Monica Farmer's Market

Let’s be honest.  It was Labor Day.  Then I blinked.  Then it was nearly Halloween. Well, Hellooooo Fall! For the last ten years or so I have spent my autumns in places and climates where the leaves don’t change color. … Continue reading

Five Whole Days

James Beard Foundation

I dropped off Brad this morning at 5AM for the most amazing and exciting business trip yet. He is cooking with my boss, Andrew Kirschner, and representing Tar & Roses at the James Beard House in Manhattan. The James Beard … Continue reading

Told You It Wasn’t Fall

chocolate ice cream cone sweet rose creamery

Put away those Pumpkin Spice Lattes, people. Even here in Santa Monica it is a sweaty 93 degrees today.  And it sure doesn’t feel like fall. If I had white pants, I would probably wear them today just to prove … Continue reading

Brad and Kels Adventure Day

pacific ocean

Brad and I dont get much time off together.  Brad works all the time and I work nights, so it doesn’t really bode well for typical date nights. Sometimes we make dinner at 1AM.  Or watch late night TV until … Continue reading