Breakfast this morning.

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This morning I’m in Napa with Bush’s Beans trying to figure out what time it is. Crazy how a few hours difference in a time change can throw you off. In a few I’m heading to The Culinary Institute of America to cook all day. Me, cooking at The Culinary Institute. I just hope I don’t do anything ding-dongy like cut my finger off or continue reading …

A layover.

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This isn’t the first time I’ve noticed geese wandering and waddling in this shopping center. I wonder why they’ve been left behind? And why here in a busy shopping center with so much traffic? I have one possible explanation – at least for this pair. Please note that I’m not a goose expert or gooseologist, but I think these are female geese. Why female? Because continue reading …

National Food Bloggers Bake Sale

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Do you know where your next meal is coming from? If you’re like me you may already be thinking about meals many days down the road. As you know, many children across the U.S. are not so blessed. Share Our Strength has been working diligently to fight childhood hunger across America through many programs to raise awareness, educate and raise funds. This spring I’m honored continue reading …

Do you know of Harry Lauder and his walking stick?

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Many folks are related to presidents in some way or another. Some may have famous atheletes or artists in their family. We have this guy, albeit distantly, named Sir Harry Lauder. He was my husband’s great great grandfather’s cousin – whatever that makes him. Harry Lauder was a popular Scottish singer, comedian, and movie star. (No doubt where my husband gets his talent – the continue reading …

I like beans.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I like beans. They’re versatile, hearty, and packed with nutrients. You’ll find many recipes here, on She Wears Many Hats, highlighting beans as the main ingredient like Black Bean Dip, Black Bean Hummus, Black-eyed Pea Cakes (The Black-Eyed Pea Cakes are out of this world – you gotta try ‘em.) to name a few. You’ll find continue reading …