Can you believe Thanksgiving is nearly here? Where does the time go?? I love setting the table for the dinners I host and work hard to produce a beautiful and unique tablescape each Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving I am particularly pleased with my table setting which is an eclectic mix of the vintage Japanese Porcelain that […]
Hello, it’s summer and what better time than now to enjoy dining alfresco? On our recent trip to Paso Robles Wine Country my girlfriend Lisa was in charge of providing lunch midway through our day of wine tasting. She prepared a perfect summer picnic that we enjoyed on the lovely grounds of J Duci Winery. But […]
Hi! I hope you and your family had a lovely, celebratory 4th of July weekend. As I told you in yesterdays post, we celebrated our 4th of July on the lake. And as promised, all this week I am going to share my recipes for the food I prepared for our 4th of July dinner. These […]
Hello There. Right about now many of us are planning our upcoming Easter Dinner. It is an exciting time for menu planning, as newly harvested spring vegetables become available. And we can finally transition into lighter Spring fare after a winter of heartier foods. As I begin to plan my 2014 Easter feast, I thought […]
After Orange County is a publication dedicated to living life in the slow lane. I escaped The OC for life at a higher elevation. Leaving suburbia behind, I now live in the beautiful mountain resort of Lake Arrowhead. Join me at 5,000 feet above and beyond as I cook, garden, renovate, entertain, travel and live life After Orange County.
