When having friends with kids over for dinner, I find the best way to set the mood and get the kids ready is to offer a kids cocktail, in this case it was sparkling cider in fancy glasses…see the joy?? I have been taking all of the squash, tomatoes and herbs we still have in [...]

Many of you have participated in In The Kitchen’s CSK (community supported kitchen) over the past few years, signing up to receive a weekly box of prepared foods to help sustain you and yours through a busy work week.                   I am happy to announce a wonderful [...]

Recently during a weekend brunch at Ike’s……Felix deconstructed what it is to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.

I love showing the photos from behind the scenes of a big event….I find the focus, the creativity, the mess and everything else that goes into presenting a beautiful dinner to be just as interesting as the finished product.     Here is the menu from the dinner: dinner at riverhill farm, july 14th, 2012 [...]

I am so excited to be among the cooks and food enthusiasts showcasing the amazing bounty that Riverhill Farm is growing this year! Make sure to sign up SOON for your seat at the farm table. I am cooking for the July 14th dinner! I hope to see YOU there!   Here is the info. [...]

I have started submitting writing and recipes to several blogs over the past year. Momflter.com is one of my favorite mom/lifestyle blogs because they piece they write is short, relavent and to the point, with a great photo. I was honored to be someone they “Wanted to know more about”…….here is the interview!   Wendy [...]

Wow I am feeling like this has been a crazy week and it is only Wednesday!! Anyone else feeling that way? I am posting about In the Kitchen’s Spring CSK that begins May 7th! We have spaces left and I wanted to open it up to you loyal In The Kitchen devotees first! Here are [...]

I have posted several times about my friend and fellow foodie Jessica Flanigan of Seaweed Snacks fame, and most recently, the fire behind the Nevada City Food Swap! Well, I am happy to announce that she is launching her much anticipated company, Lemon Star Larder! Her first project out the shoot is her own CSK! [...]

* I was unable to attend this event last night, but Erin Thiem, owner of the Outside Inn did. Here is a review from her wonderful blog InnSide Nevada City of the evening! A gathering of people to a delicious meal with local, organic and sustainable ingredients.  Jim Gates, owner of Nevada County Free Range Beef, [...]