Happy New Year, everyone! I hope it brings with it tidings of hope and peace.
Sharing some sweet moments of the obligatory Panettone (the one from Sant Ambroeus was extra great this year) and some recent work for Avec Drinks for some cheerful inspiration, particularly so for Dry January, if that is something that you decide to subscribe to this year.
This Hibiscus-Pomegranate Spritzer is just the ticket!
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope it brings with it tidings of hope and peace. Sharing some sweet moments of the obligatory Panettone (the one from Sant Ambroeus was extra great this year) and some recent work for Avec Drinks for some cheerful inspiration, particularly so for Dry January, if that is something that you…
They are here! I love putting together these gift guides every year, just as much as I love the thrill of finding that perfect gift for everyone. There are gifts for friends, family, hosts, foodies, and French enthusiasts in your life. Each of these items is something I truly love and probably already use –…
This is a story about the Original Chèvre. And it is about variety. There are over 3,000 goat cheese producers and about 60 dairy companies in France. France is the #1 producer of pure goat cheeses (i.e. made of goat’s milk only) in the world, and produced about 120,000 tons (265 million pounds) in 2016….
If you’re looking for a unique food experience on Maui, one that’s truly off that beaten path, set on a working farm and surrounded by all the beauty that Kula has to offer, then I am going to let you in on a little secret – the farm dinners at Maui Bees! Filled with aloha…
In my head, it’s already fall. School started early here, and the whole autumnal season seems to have accelerated despite the hot weather. To keep up that illusion, cake is key (as usual!). This fig and olive oil cake is a perfect foray into fall – it’s soft and not too sweet and wraps you…
There seems to be a heatwave everywhere you look these days, but dining al fresco can still be an appealing option, especially if you pack a French picnic! Luscious French cheese can stand up to the heat when paired cold, tart fruit like summer cherries or strawberries and crispy rustic crackers or bread (and a…
I was excited to attend the recent Homecoming event for Vins de Bourgogne and taste and learn more about Bourgogne and its five wine-producing regions (some of which should be very familiar to you): Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise, and Maconnais. Bourgogne wines are usually made from one single grape, giving…
Cooking seasonally looks a bit different these days, and I am still getting the hang of the seasons here on Maui! The good news is that you can grow pretty much anything and all year round. We grow our own bananas – apple bananas – and they are so sweet and almost airy in texture….