brown bread
Irish Wheaten Bread
INGREDIENTS St Patrick's Day and we're longing for some of the Irish fare we don't get too often living in...
February Wine Recommendations
Some yummy reds for those chilly winter nights and a couple of refreshing whites and a pink for easy quaffing.
Small business
Thoughts on Winter Show Season
January third when most folks are coming down from the festivities of the holidays, starting Dry January and considering dismantling...
almonds
Scallop Crudo
This is a tasty appetizer any time of year - simple to prepare and always impressive. Ingredients 3 jumbo dry-packed...
Six Wines < $15
Six Wines Under $15 - Jan '23 Edition
New wines, for a new year! Thinking about making a tasty dinner for your loved one on Valentine's Day? Enjoy...
Roasted Beets with Meyer Lemon Whipped Ricotta and Pistachios
Ingredients Two medium beets One cup full fat ricotta cheese (I like Bellwether Farms) 1 tbsp heavy cream ½...
Thanksgiving Recommendations under $25
In keeping with the theme of this special of American holidays we selected 6 wines under 25 and kept all but...
Boneless Pork Rib Roast with Borlotti Bean Yumminess
The cooler weather descends and we start thinking about hearty fare. Pork n Beans have featured on the blog before...
Six Wines Under $15 - October Edition
A nice selection of wines we consider pair well with 'October Weather' - cheers! Please remember taxes and prices change...
France
Our first European Show
We promised we'd ruminate about small business and how we do what we do so here goes. For a long...
Six Wines < $15
Six Wines Under $15 - September Edition
Imbibe in six of our favorite September sips! Please remember taxes and prices change per state so we can't vouch...
carrots
Roasted Carrots with tangy yogurt dressing
Another staple in our home - great as a side dish or also works well as a main for vegetarians...
Six Wines < $15
August Edition: 6 Wines Under $15
Check out our list of what to bring (and sip!) to every picnic, pool party, and all the remaining summer...
hamachi
Hamachi Sliders
The perfect summer delight! Light, nutritious, & packed with protein. Ingredients ½ pound fresh Hamachi, skin and bloodline removed...
Six Wines Under $15 - July Edition
This month's edition perfect for beaching, barbecueing or to bring to any summer soiree.
fresno chili
Warm Squash Salad
This is great as an accompaniment to any dish or just perfect on it's own (maybe double the quantities if...
Six Wines < $15
Six Wines Under $15 - May Edition
Here's our fifth installment of value wines under $15. This month we have a special guest who helped us compile...
basil
Vegetarian Bolognese
This wonderful dish came out of a lazy weekend at the Sonoma Coast with just the two of us. Our...
Six Wines Under $15 - April Edition
We have to be completely honest - for this April edition we nudged the $15 boundary a little - two...
Six Wines Under $15 - March Edition
The third installment of affordable yet lip smacking wines under $15 starts here a little late but better late than... Please...
Springy Black Cod
Spring is springing loud and clear in California - here's a tasty riff on a classic Miso Cod dish. It's...
challenges
The Life of an Inventor - lend me your ear
It's been a while since I've ruminated about The Life of an Inventor and small business owner - the joy, the ecstasy...
Ahi Tuna
Ahi, Cepe SnackAttack
The last few Friday nights, our soon to graduate Senior has abandoned us to hang with her buds - I...
Six Wines Under $15 - February Edition
Here goes the second installment of affordable yet lip smacking wines under $15. Please remember taxes and prices change per...
balsamic
Winter Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Drizzle
If there's a season, there's a salad.... By now you've probably realized we like salad. Winter definitely offers challenges in...