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One-Pot Moroccan Chicken with Cauliflower

A few years ago, we visited my dear great aunt down on her farm, and she half joked that it was shameful how I cooked so often but never recorded my recipes and hardly ever repeated them. She has multiple, alphabetized rolodexes of all the recipes she has created or used frequently over 75 years…

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Turkey Meatballs with Fusilli Bucati

Put simply and quickly, this is an easy, easy weeknight dinner that you and your family will love. What's not to love about pasta and meatballs?! A while back, my friends and I exchanged freezer meals. To be honest, I don't think that they froze the meals. We made them fresh, divvied them out, and…

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What to Buy from Beautycounter in December

At least for the month of December, which typically brings sales, promotions, and some impetus to try new products, I'll be posting what my clients are snatching up for the holidays. Each year, Beautycounter releases limited edition gift sets or travel-sized sets of regularly available products before the holidays. This year brought some fun new…

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Year-Round Magic at Alpine Inn

Coupled with the giant yard games, I would definitely bring my toddlers here for loads of entertainment. Combine a kid-friendly event at the Portola Valley Library (Diwali Kids Bolly Jam, anyone?!) with creekside lunch at Alpine, and you're facing a fantastic day since glorious naps will be had by your children when you get home. And maybe, you, too! The dream!

Why You Should Care That Everlane is Coming to Palo Alto

Everlane isn’t new to the market, but it may be new to you. With only four storefronts in the U.S., I was excited to see that this SF-based company is opening a fifth store at Stanford Shopping Center on November 14th. The brand, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the new year, prides itself…