Fig olive oil cake
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…
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A Fromage Picnic
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…
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Bourgogne Wine Homecoming Event
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…
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Banana and macadamia nut pancakes
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…
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Summer Essentials
No matter where you’re getting ready to feel that island breeze in your hair this summer… you will be needing these summer essentials (+ sunscreen,…
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Melon au Jambon
Melon jambon or jambon melon, whatever you choose to call it, is the perfect summertime lunch in my book. Best with Bayonne Ham, I think,…
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Black raspberry chocolate torte
File this black raspberry chocolate torte under the dictionary definition of “decadent.” That said, it’s very easy to put together – no special equipment, or…
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Wines of Argentina
Viticulture was first introduced in Argentina all the way back in the 16th century, and today the country is the 5th largest wine producer worldwide. …
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Snapshots from Maui
With so much going on in the world, and in our own lives these days, that it has been hard to sit and write everything…
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Drinks · Entertaining · Wine
Garda wines and Piave cheeses
Too often, I find, we think of wine and cheese pairings solely in terms of entertaining – but I have recently discovered that Garda sparkling…
