As a native of Ireland, I have always had a soft spot for rhubarb. This peculiar, Spring/Summer vegetable was a dessert staple that was in heavy rotation half the year (my grandparents grew rhubarb in their garden); to this day, the scent of freshly cut […]

Just because winter is over doesn’t mean a killer bowl of spicy beef and beans is out of the question. In fact, the Great Petaluma Chili Cook-Off this year is right around the corner (May 6). Here is a recipe for one of our very favorite versions […]

The sun is out in Northern California and the flowers are here and happy! The same rain that wreaked havoc on coastal hillsides and bridges last Winter has now come to you in an explosion of Spring color, fragrance and beauty. They are at the […]