Eat + Drink

EAT: Tarte au Citron – Perfection.

Tarte au Citron.  It’s a work of art.  Perfection. Sometimes it comes with a meringue topping, sometimes it’s not necessary.  But there is nothing quite like your first bite of this treasure.  It…

EAT: The Most Delicious Pear Galette

We tried out this Pear Galette recipe this weekend, and it was amazing!  Surprisingly easy, and it will certainly impress your guests.  You can swap out pears for apples, plums, berries –…

DRINK: How to Make an Aperol Spritz

An Aperol Spritz always makes the night (or day) better.  Simple, classy and delicious.  We love this new short via Condé Nast Traveler, that give a quick overview on how to put…

EAT: A Luxurious Oyster Afternoon

A favorite way we like to spend a Sunday afternoon involves some fresh oysters with white wine.  A simple, healthy yet elegant meal or appetizer, it makes the weekend that much better.  Make sure to find…

EAT: Creamy Lobster Risotto

Lobster is always an elegant choice for dinner.  Turn that into lobster risotto and it’s perfection.  Easy and approachable, yet a bit fancy.  Pair it with a fabulous bottle of white and you…

EAT: Celebration Cake!

This cake makes us happy.  So festive and fun – perfect for any sort of celebration.  Whether a birthday, anniversary, or I-just-want-to-celebrate occasion, it’s sure to bring delight.  Created by one of…

DRINK: The Perfect Negroni

There is nothing like an apéritif to start out your evening. We are especially fond of the Negroni. While its exact origins are unknown, it is rumored to have been created in…

EAT: Bucatini ai Frutti di Mare

This gorgeous seafood pasta from Saveur Magazine and Chef Michael Chiarello is a wonderful option for an easy, yet elegant dinner.  With a medley of shellfish, you can serve it with your…

DRINK: 5 Champagne Cocktail Ideas

We love champagne.  Or Prosecco, or Cava.  Any sort of wine with bubbles makes us very happy.  But we get especially thrilled when we find a good champagne cocktail.  We’ve discovered 5…

EAT: Zucchini Quiche with a Quinoa Crust

This incredible recipe had our mouths watering.  The quinoa crust makes it a bit healthier, yet does not skip the taste.  Perfect for a Sunday brunch, or even an early supper.  Bon…

DRINK: Watermelon St. Germaine Cocktail

There is nothing like a summertime cocktail.  For instance, this Watermelon St. Germain Cocktail from the gorgeous site Love and Lemons.                      …

EAT: It’s Berry Season

It’s finally that time of year again.  Berries are in season!!  We have gathered some recently discovered dessert recipes from some of our favorite food blogs that incorporate berries galore.  We hope…

EAT: The Best Morning Bun in the World

For those of you who haven’t had the chance to visit Tartine Bakery, you’re missing out.  But the second best option is to pick up their cookbook and attempt to create some…

DRINK: Café Obsession

We’re always searching for the perfect café au lait or cappuccino.  It seems to be a challenge to find a version that makes you feel like you’re back in Paris.  A few spots…

DRINK: Spanish Perfection

We recently visited the newly opened Coqueta on SF’s embarcadero.  Chef Michael Chiarello’s latest venture is a tribute to old-school spain and he does not miss a beat.  From the decor to…

DRINK: The Perfect French 75

A recent visit to St Helena produced a fantastic French 75.  Part gin, sugar, lemon juice and sparkling wine it’s the perfect way to start an evening!  Click here for an easy…

TRAVEL: A Visit to Chateau Montelena

We visited Chateau Montelena this weekend – what a treat!  Our group was given a private tour of their vineyards where they grow mostly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.   Aside from the fabulous…

EAT: Cake Galore!

We are love with anything these folks create.  Miette has been making the most amazing cakes and baked goods since 2001.  We’re especially fans of the strawberry tomboy (pictured above)  – amazing!  …