SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL

This pasta dish is so simple and so satisfying. With just a few ingredients, it is easy to put together and you will be happily slurping up sauce covered spaghetti in no time.… Continue reading →

SUMMER PASTA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA SALATA

A few weeks ago, I spent a lovely afternoon with the beautiful ladies behind the site, How You Glow. They wanted to make some summer recipes and I knew this light and brightly… Continue reading →

SUMMER PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, SPRING ONION, FETA, AND LEMON

This pasta dish, with its bright flavors, is perfect for the summer heat. Delicious served warm or at room temperature. Make sure to top it with lots of crumbled feta and lemon zest.… Continue reading →

A MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

I love spending Mother’s Day around mothers and seeing them be celebrated. Just like last year, I spent this Mother’s Day cooking for Jenni Kayne and her beautiful family. An early dinner, filled… Continue reading →

VALLEYBRINK ROAD + LEAFTV

A couple of months ago, I spent a wonderful afternoon cooking and hanging out with the lovely ladies behind LeafTV, Geri Hirsch and Erin Falconer. An amazing duo to collaborate with, we made… Continue reading →

SPAGHETTI AIO E OIO

Up today on Rip + Tan, is one of my favorite pasta recipes, Spaghetti Aio E Oio. It is beyond simple but packs so much flavor. I highly recommend using a nice flavorful… Continue reading →

CAPELLINI ALLA CHECCA

I have been craving this pasta for days. Tomatoes, garlic, and basil all mixed together with warm capellini. A wonderful, easy dish to make for lunch or dinner and it is ready in… Continue reading →

AN ITALIAN CHRISTMAS

The month of December was a whirlwind. With catering parties, making and delivering gift boxes, and trying to see family and friends, the month flew by faster than any I have experienced before.… Continue reading →

A BABY SHOWER

Today I catered a baby shower for one of my favorite girls, Amanda Kain. She is such a beautiful momma-to-be and I was so thrilled to be a part of her celebration. Held… Continue reading →

SUMMER PASTA WITH SUN GOLD TOMATO SAUCE

Summer is the time for quick sauces. The California produce is so full of flavor, there really is no need to spend hours simmering to get a delicious tomato sauce. My new favorite… Continue reading →