Rima and I recently had the pleasure of speaking and cooking at a YPO event in San Francisco. We were so pleased to hear the keynote speaker, Michael Riera, PhD author of Staying Connected to Your Teenager and Uncommon Sense […]

Transforming milk into cheese requires the freshest ingredients, a good food thermometer and above all patience! Our good friend, Chris Flaherty recently gave us a private cheese making lesson.  Many websites give directions on how to make cheese, but it […]

We had a great time teaching the patrons of Wine & Roses how to make a simple yet delicious party menu.  With the help of eager volunteers from the audience,  Rima and I took turns sauteing, stirring, cutting, mixing and […]

I was inspired to create this recipe for a Fresh Peach Cooking Contest conducted by The Fruit Bowl – a local and very famous produce market in Stockton, California. Follow these 5 simple steps  for Fresh Peach Chutney 1.  Saute […]

Today I made a fresh tomato sauce with red ripe tomatoes picked fresh from the garden. This sauce is so easy and versatile. Follow these 5 simple steps for Fresh Tomato Sauce: 1.  Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion in 1/2 […]