Dungeness Crab for Christmas Eve dinner has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. And why not? It’s local, fresh, and so-so-succulent and wonderful. The commercial fisherman just started pulling it in last month and we are still in the early phases of crab-crazy! Just after the Market opens, we’ll eat […]
Every year, for my entire life, I have had a Christmas cookie decorating party, even in college! Over the past 8 years, since we moved here, I’ve invited all of my nieces, nephews, and little friends to come and help us. Every year it is a different bunch of friends and family, and we always […]
Pumpkin Pie is hands down my favorite dessert, end of story. I adore the smooth, sweet and spicy custard, with a flaky, buttery crust. My mom was a master pie maker, so I am accustomed to only the finest pumpkin pies. This recipe is not only divine, but easy to make using real ingredients, preferably […]
Wine gelee is the fancy name! Growing up with a giant German family in San Francisco, wine jello was always around for the holidays. I actually can’t have pumpkin pie without it. We serve a slice of pie, with a scoop of wine jello next to it, both covered in freshly whipped cream… and yes, […]