The mise en place for one of my favorite Peruvian dishes… Read more →

One of the many wonderful gifts from Peru to the world, potatoes, growing in a little garden in Yountville. Read more →

What Peruvian dessert uses these ingredients that are perfect for the Fall season: sweet potatoes, squash, piloncillo sugar, cinnamon, and anise? Read more →

The rain cleared just in time for a visit to Long Meadow Ranch in Napa Valley. Read more →

First stop on a bike ride around San Francisco exploring different coffee bars and local roasters. The caffeinated day included: 1 Cafe con Leche, Bicycle Coffee, courtesy of my French press at home 1 Macchiato, Four Barrel Coffee roasters on Valencia St. 1 Espresso, 49th Parallel at Mavelous on Market St. 1 Capuccino, Verve Coffee at Frog Hollow Farm in… Read more →