The Park Hyatt hosts its annual Masters of Food & Wine Events in four destinations around the globe.  DC has been chosen to be one of the participating locations for a chance to enjoy world-renowned wines and decadent food. “This special gastronomic extravaganza will feature cheese and wine tastings to encourage exploration, as well as [...]

I just came back from a week at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate/Baja California, Mexico.  I felt like I got back to my roots and love of Mexican cuisine, so I’m excited for the opening of El Centro D.F. restaurant in DC next month.  The restaurant will serve Mexican comfort food which growing up in [...]

I think of food in the same way I think of beauty.  It’s an obsession.  I should take a photo of my pantry, but it is totally in disarray.  I’m in the process of organizing all my spices which I collect when I travel.  The collection includes various peppers and salts, but now it’s olive [...]

Dorie Greenspan is a baker and cook who I have been following for years.  Personally, I don’t like to bake.  It’s the precise measurements that bother me.  But, one of my goals this year is to conquer this fear.  I bring in Dorie.  I can actually say that Dorie is living my dream.  A home [...]

Lord help the day!  I discovered Justin’s Nut Butter on accident in its tiny and glorious little packet.  Then I’m watching The Cooking Channel and their it is again.  It’s fate and a must have.  It’s so addicting that I was on the hunt for it.  It’s my go to nut butter to put on [...]

Christmas is just not the same with Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark in my kitchen. It’s a Christmas tradition of mine to have this in my home.  I am sure if I put myself to the task I could make it myself, but it’s Christmas and I could use all the food help I can get.  It’s [...]