Recipe: Spring Minestra

Spring Minestra 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 large carrot, chopped fine1 large leek (white and pale parts only), sliced fine1 bulb green garlic, chopped fine6 cups chicken or vegetable...

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Tasting Rome (and Cacio e Pepe) at Lou Wine Shop

I think dining in Rome is a lot like dining in LA: food is ingredient driven, and while there are some incredibly beautiful high-end restaurants, some of your most memorable...

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What to Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers

What to do when you fridge is packed with so many Thanksgivingleftovers that you can hardly tell what's in there? Here are a few of ideas that I love:

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Semolina on Good Eggs!

I've lead many lives. New Yorker. Tahoe ski "bum." Winery crush rat, to name a few. The newest one--working mom--has taken the most adjustment. I used to love going from...

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