This past week I took a long overdue mini-vacation to Nevada City, California. I flew into Oakland, instead of the closer airport in Sacrame...

If there is anything more romantic than a red rose, I simply don't know what it could be. We have a large red rose bush in our backyard ...

Eugene, Oregon has become quite the vegan magnet. It is the long-time home of Turtle Mountain, makers of the most incredible dairy-free ice ...

I was excited to learn that my favorite ice cream company is holding a Twitter contest for a brand new 32GB iPod Touch! I already own an iPo...

It takes a lot to get me excited, even when it comes to food. But at this weekend's Good Earth Home, Garden, & Living Show at the La...

I've never been a fan of canned chili. And since I never tasted chili that didn't come from a can (at least as far as I can remember...

Chow mein is typically made with fried noodles. Since I'm adhering to a McDougall-style, low-fat diet, fried noodles are not an option. ...

Mark and I tried to see Avatar on Sunday, but of course, it was sold out by the time we got there. (No, we didn't think of buying our t...

I think I've said this before elsewhere in this blog: When I was in India, it was astounding to me how difficult it was for a predomina...

I recently discovered Viviane Bauquet Farre's recipe for Raspberry Champagne Fizz at her Food & Style blog. With a minor tweak or t...

I'm crazy about Mu Shu. I think it's one of the most fun dishes you can order at a Chinese restaurant. Building your own little wrap...