This is our new kitchen. The layout was inspired by Ina Garten's barn kitchen. Of course on a much smaller scale, but I love the symmetry of her kitchen. We used two Subzeros, one all refrigerator and one all freezer and in the center a 48" Wolf range. I can't say enough good things about Subzero. We've pretty much had the same kitchen, black and white wherever we have lived. This is the ...
Ladies Lunch
I had the privilege of hosting a small lunch today for two amazing women who I am sponsoring and their co-sponsors for the National Charity League. If you know about NCL then you know it is a philanthropic organization that fosters the mother-daughter relationship through community service, leadership and cultural experiences. NCL was established in 1925 in Los Angeles, CA and ...
Before and after
When I started to write this blog I was intending to write about the experience of moving, remodeling a house and all that goes along with that. I've realized that I have yet to post one photo of my house. I think it's because it's still a work in progress. But it probably always will be. I think that's the fun of it--never really being finished. I am so happy to be ...
Thanksgiving for 4
This was our first Thanksgiving in our new California house and the first time we cooked for just the four of us. We set up a small desk in the living room to make it a little more cozy than sitting in the dining room.The Menu...Herb roasted turkey breast, brown butter glazed carrots, green beans with caramelized shallots and roasted mushrooms, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, Brussels ...