Steve Sando and Judy at the Rancho Gordo demo My long tour comes to an end and I took a couple of hours to just sit by the ocean and breathe. People always ask me if I miss living in California- so much of the scenery is the same but there is no ocean. I…
On the Road- Seattle and Bellevue
Seattle has been a whirlwind trip- I was lucky enough to be able to attend one of my student’s graduation from Cordon Bleu in Seattle. After her trip to Tuscany a couple of years ago- she came home quit her job and followed her heart- getting a culinary degree. We have been dining and feasting…
More Than 18 Reasons in SF
the 18 reaons space on 18th and Guerrero in SFI love all the new alternative places that are opening up around the world to share the dining experience- hidden kitchens, secret suppers, dining in private homes instead of restaurants. In our society today, sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the fast-paced race…
Folk Art
I originally was studying art in college and still have a soft spot in my heart for any sort of art- but especially love this sort of wild lovely fold art! Went to visit my friend in Sebastapol and she took me to her favorite neighborhood where we toured these great homes— brings joy to…
Happy Birthday to Me!
rolling hills around the RANCH When planning these teaching trips, I start more then 6 months out to try to schedule teaching at schools and then fit in some other things to do. Now that I have my book out, I can also speak at events, do book-signing which is also really fun. Through Facebook,…
Another fabulous class- today was so happy to have taught in tandem with my friend Terry.We officially opened “In Terry’s Kitchen” cooking classes in Terry’s fabulous teaching kitchen in her home. Both Terry and I have a past life as pastry chefs and have worked together doing a private class for my friends in Hollywood…
California Here I Come
California Poppies- foto Chris Lindsay Well to tell the truth, I am already here and running! Was very lucky to have been able to get out of Munich, while at the airport waiting from 9am to 4pm I saw airport after airport being closed for the volcanic ash! We had to fly a slightly different…
Florentine New Year
March 25th was celebrated as Florence’s New Year’s day-9 months before Christmas- the Annunciation. For me, spring has always been new beginningsand this year is no different. I have started my Market to Table classes again, but here in Certaldo. I have a great tour set up for April- May in Bay Area (CA), Seattle…