I’m sitting here attempting to work, but really just thinking about how much fun I had on last night’s date with my husband. I’m typically not an enthusiastic go-out-during-the-week kind of gal. Monday through Thursday nights I’m focused on work, with occasional early morning...

Grape expectations for autumn salad Now that tomato season has ended, we need a satisfying substitute for this quintessential salad ingredient. Fortunately, California grape season is in full swing, from late spring through December. I keep grapes on hand for snacking, but with their sweet, juicy pulp and...

Last month the American Heart Association certified pork tenderloin with its Heart-Check Mark, indicating that it is a heart-healthy choice in the meat aisle. America’s pork producers rolled out the red carpet for their leanest cut to celebrate it’s new accessory at the 2012...

You say potato. I say Brian Malarkey. My visit to San Diego included a potato luncheon at Searsucker. The restaurant’s very own Brian Malarkey, a past Top Chef finalist, made an appearance. Here is an inside look. Menu at US Potato Board luncheon for media nutritionists. Baked...

I find it amusing that whenever I visit a city known to be crawling with celebrities, such as Los Angeles, Park City during Sundance, or Aspen, I’m on a mission to spot some action, and always end up disappointed. But when I’m minding my...

Glam moms, the dominatrix, coupon clippers, and PR companies galore, all with high hopes of being praised in the next big blog. This past weekend I worked at the expo of BlogHer Conference 2011 on the behalf of a client of mine. As my...

One of the books I’m totally into right now that is laugh-out-loud funny is Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People who Cook, by Anthony Bourdain. This guy has intrigued me since I saw a photo of him...