Finally! The lasagne came out of the oven, its cheese bubbling and the top crispy brown. I'm smelling leftovers for the rest of the week. While we self-quarantined at home, Bob made this lasagne Although we have been eating lots of variety and (more or less) healthily, the novelty of... Read more →

San Jose, California is home to the Poor House Bistro, PHB, one of the best places for New Orleans-style food and blues music. Jay Menduri, proprietor of PHB, has created an environment that is comfortable, exciting, and fun. The restaurant is in a neo-classical house built in the early 1900s... Read more →

Why the Carson Valley, you ask? The answer is simple. The Carson Valley is located in northwestern Nevada, just south of Lake Tahoe at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade. This valley offers a wealth of outdoor experiences, expansive vistas and a relaxing atmosphere. When I’m in the area every summer... Read more →