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In the heart of Napa Valley, surrounded by world-renowned wineries such as Beaulieu Vineyards, Caymus, Honig, Frog’s Leap and Rubicon Estate, the Rutherford region has been known for producing elegant and delectable red wines. Read the rest of this entry »
It wasn’t an easy task to figure out how to consume 22 lbs. of cherries as my husband and I did last weekend. Well, we didn’t eat them all by ourselves. Between distributing them to friends, making jam out of them, and snacking a few, it turns out it’s not difficult to go through that many cherries. After I took my eyes off of the cherries, I realize strawberries are also in season. Read the rest of this entry »
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This weekend turned out to be perfect for cherry-picking in Brentwood, CA. It wasn’t too hot, and there were a few clouds in the sky to help provide some shade every now and then. Cherry orchards are open to public for picking only from May to June here in northern California. The exact dates could vary every year. We got lucky and decided to go right in the middle of the season. Read the rest of this entry »
Fresh Cured Anchovies
California Academy of Sciences put together this World Ocean Day Celebration Thursday night. Being a seafood-lover, I could not miss a great event like this. There were demonstrations of how to prepare “sustainable” seafood. These days we hear this term a lot, “sustainable”. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s another simple recipe for the days when you don’t feel like firing up the stove or the oven. Like today, I found some fresh wild caught halibut and salmon at the store. Read the rest of this entry »
A few of my friends have recently found out that they will become mommies later this year and early next. I admire these special ladies and wish them strong and healthy babies just like them. I dedicate this simple dish to these beautiful mothers-to-be.
Lentils are nothing new to many people. They are these adorable little lens-shaped legumes that are packed with Read the rest of this entry »
Photos by Cecilia Lee (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)
It’s one of those cheerful Saturdays that I feel completely relaxed. I’m in a colorful state of mind this morning, perhaps because I had a good workout at the gym. Or maybe it’s because I realize I will be a dinner guest at my friends’ house tonight. Translation: no work, all play.
