fabulous princess cupcakes

We're celebrating Laura's birthday tomorrow with a wig and fondue party (which hopefully won't become a wig in fondue party), so...

hot dog pizza

If given enough beer, yes, I probably would eat this....

how I met wolfgang puck

Abridged versionI went to Spago and he came out of the kitchen and it was awesome.Unabridged versionI woke up at 4 a.m. to meet the...

the runner's library

Just in case training my body is not enough, I have decided to further prepare for my very first marathon experience ever by checking...

migration

It seems we are getting restless.I had numerous conversations this week with friends from different parts of my life about plans...

here's the beef

For the past two months or so, I have been working on a library wine tour for one of my brands, a Napa Valley pioneer that was part...

in other news: harvest

Oh, that's right -- this blog is also supposed to be about wine.So here is a glimpse of passerillage. This method of making dessert...

feet: a love letter

Dear Feet:I know I test you. There are the flip-flops that completely lack arch support, the heels that put you on tip-toe, the boots...

cute kittens calm nerves

I cannot stop watching this. I probably watched it at least 12 times yesterday, and every time, I would laugh hysterically until...

sometimes, you can't win

Three days left now until Healdsburg.Went for a 3-miler last night after work. (I'm tapering, so mileage is pretty low at the moment.)...

go, turtle, go

I am supposed to be extra-cautious with my diet this week: Lots of complex carbohydrates, no alcohol, minimal fats and pretty much...

on being old

At work, there is a 21-year-old intern who makes it a point to remind everyone that we are "so much older" than he is. During his...