Nothing says June fun like a re-evaluation of one’s New Year’s resolutions! I just re-read my post about patience back in January, and...

Violet and I just got home from a nice long vacation in Toronto and Cobourg – more on that later in other places on this blog – and we...

Violet and I both love chocolate, but I’m starting to get concerned about her constant cravings, asking for a bowl of chocolate chips...

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love deep fried food. French fries, donuts, tempura – you name it. If it’s been in a deep fryer, I want...

I’ve gotten so wordy with all my…words lately. I’ve forgotten the simple joy of making a perfect film. Talk amongst yourselves – if you...

Artichokes are one of those vegetables that I see at the Farmer’s Market and think, ‘Yes, I could take you home, but will I cook you? Or...

My friend Bettina Hubby makes the coolest art. I was on the bus when she toured a lucky group of us through Silverlake and Los Feliz...

When we moved to the valley recently, Violet started at a new daycare, en route to which is this taco stand. I’ve had the opportunity to...

Richard doesn’t love going to the Farmer’s Market as much as I do. But on Sunday when I was taking Violet to the Metropolis exhibit at...

If you love romance novels, fire up your Kindle and order a fresh new digital copy of The Cowboy Singer for just $2.99! And if you’re a...

I love dip! It’s the best thing when you don’t have time to actually cook something, but you need to put food in your mouth or you’ll end...

February 2nd always makes me think of Bill Murray. Groundhog Day is one of my favorite movies of all time. Seriously, I own about 10...

It’s no secret that I love cookie dough. I love it more than the cookies themselves. And guess what? So does Violet! I know, I’m not...

Looking for comfort food this winter? Something that will pack you so full of carbs and oily cheese that you’ll fall into a coma on the...

With the new year, I thought it might be appropriate to re-evaluate my nervous breakthrough and see how I’m doing on my personal journey...

This is one of those magical dishes that you can pass off as breakfast, lunch OR dinner! A bonus when all you have in the fridge is a...

My mom and Rod came for Christmas this year for a wonderful visit. They bonded with Violet, we rode the Griffith Park Merry-go-round,...

Now that it’s actually cold in L.A., I want hot soup! I’m starting with something easy because, as you may know, I’m no chef and am...

One thing became very clear to me the other night at the KROQ Christmas party – I am not from Southern California. I may have been born...

Soufflés are back from their 1970’s grave! At least at my house. This whole wheat flour and almond milk version is extra nutty and...