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There’s just something about winter that begs for fondue–it’s comforting and cozy and just romantic enough that it could make the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner, but still casual enough that you can throw it together without a lot of planning and enjoy it with an impromptu party of friends.
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Planning a dinner party at home can be slightly daunting. You want to get your friends together, but the stress of preparing everything and cleaning can start to get overwhelming....
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When we visited Japan last winter, an evening crowded at a long izakaya table was a highlight. One year later we attempted to replicate the experience at home, to warm...
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Winter Vegetable Tempura, or tempura in general, doesn’t make me think of Japan. It makes me think of Japanese American restaurants. It’s a staple of the brand of restaurant that...
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The yakitori typically found at izakaya are delicious and varied. Though yakitori refers specifically to the chicken variety of grilled, skewered food, and may consist of virtually any part of the bird (think thighs to livers...
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Passionate Advocate for Monterey Wines Brings Nearly A Decade of Experience with Acclaimed Winery to New Role
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We have gotten through Christmas and now are headed into celebrating the new year, is anyone else ready for 2017?? I don’t know about you all, but I sure am...
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Sonoma County artist Chris Henry was commissioned by Saralee Kunde back in 2003 to paint the Saralee’s Historical Estate Mural depicting the history of this iconic estate, and pay tribute...
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For you last minute shoppers, today I’m sharing a gift that doesn’t require you to go to the store or frantically order something online. This is an even better gift:...
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Cheese biscuits are another one of those Southern staples that simply can’t be missed. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been enjoying my great-grandmother’s cheese biscuits at just about every...
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As you might guess with a blog called Freckled Italian, a good chunk of my family history is rooted in Italy. My grandfather moved from Avezzano to Argentina before starting a...
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