Market News: Spring 2010
Most of us do not mind paying the bill when we go out to lunch. We might sometimes go to a restaurant where we know the food is good and the prices are modest and feel satisfied that we received a good value, maybe even a good deal. But we don’t really expect to get [...]
Escape the Winter Doldrums
Short of a tropical vacation, it’s hard to escape the winter doldrums. But I have just the little sauce to put a spark into your meals right about now.
Called Salsa Verde (in Italy), or Sauce Verte (in France), it is a distant cousin of Pesto (or Pistou), not to be confused with the Mexican green [...]
Kicking Off the Theater Season
I believe that the theatre and movies, like a good book, can transport you to another time and place. All these mediums enable you to travel “virtually”—to other places, cultures, life-styles—and allow you the opportunity to see the world through different eyes…in essence, the opportunity to understand.
I have long felt that travel is the great [...]
Live in Rockridge!
Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is widely known for its charmingly restored Craftsman homes on beautiful, leafy, tree-lined streets. Neighborhood schools, a sunny microclimate and easy access to freeways and public transportation draw families and professionals alike. But what really makes Rockridge one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Bay Area is that this relaxed suburban [...]
Comfort Food
As I write this, it’s early January. The sun is shining today, but more rain is on the way, and we have at least 2 months of cold ahead. No doubt about it, this is a good time of year for long evenings at home which call for simple, satisfying, nourishing suppers.
At our house, we [...]
