Cooking from the Heart

We spent a relaxing Valentine’s Day at home. I loved how our kitchen smelled as I simmered beef chuck and vegetables in our new Dutch oven.

From the pink frosting to the sliced strawberries, I loved the extra-sweet touches my hubby added to his dessert.

I enjoy crafting delicious entrees inspired by foodie TV at home.

Most of all, I love spending this holiday in the kitchen with my two top choices for Valentines: My hubby and Daisy.
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In My Belly 2011

It’s been a while since I’ve lived in the Bay Area. 2011 marks my first full year living in the East Bay since I moved away for grad school and a new career in journalism.

Beyond the crime and politics, I had a chance to write food columns for Newark Patch, the first hyperlocal news site in this city.

Tipanan in Newark
Newark is home to a diverse selection of food spots, from steak houses to Filipino restaurants.

I followed my heart back into broadcast news. I scored a wonderful producer gig in one of the best TV news markets in the country, San Francisco. Now, I use my weekends to explore all the yummy spots in the Bay Area. We stumbled on Taco Tuesdays at the Olitas Cantina on the Santa Cruz Wharf: $6 for two tacos and margarita. Yum!
Margarita with a view

The rest of my food photos for 2011 are on Flickr.
In My Tummy | 2011