A Trio-Hosted Austin Dinner

Usually, couples or single persons host my U.S. Umbrian rural cooking classes/dinners – but this year in Austin, three friends formed a “hosting trio.” Many thanks, Sharon, Sandra and Rebecca for putting together a memorable Austin cooking evening. And thanks, Sharon with husband, Greg, for letting us turn your kitchen into an “Umbrian trattoria” for…

Multiple Kitchens in Fresno

I’d never cooked in a state-of-the art kitchen surrounded by multiple work-of-art kitchens, countless bathtubs, a display of toilets – and a shower nozzle display worthy of a museum of sculptures! But Merv’s Fresno event took place in just such a setting. And how perfect to cook in a showroom kitchen like the one at…

A Perfect Reunion in San Francisco

Cooking a feast, sharing a feast is always the best link, the perfect way to celebrate. Our dinner in San Francisco was two celebrations: host Charlie’s birthday and a celebration of nearly fifty years of friendship for us University of Santa Clara women! SCU friend Yvonne summed it up: “a perfect reunion. On to next…