I write a lot about intuitive eating. Just as important, and the first step in the process, is intuitive cooking. But it’s hard in our world. We’re pressed for time, and accustomed to... Read more >>

Spring has arrived in San Francisco. People emerged out of their grayness yesterday. Pale legs revealed themselves for the first time since September. A pair of robins returned to Nob Hill to nest in... Read more >>

Fresh cut orange slices, delicious! The trick is to use a chef’s knife and cut the orange along the natural curve of the fruit. Whether you are cooking or craving a citrus snack, watch and learn... Read more >>

I stood on top of two old Coca-Cola wooden crates to reach the old Rockfront Cafe’s big flat top grill, learning how to flip hamburgers and grilled chicken fried steaks when I was... Read more >>

I was at play gym rolling a ball back and forth with my son, when a little guy with yellow ringlets and puffy checks stormed through the door and ran right up to me. Excitedly he cheered,... Read more >>

Two Angry Moms September 2007, 90 minutes Co-Produced and Directed by Amy Kalafa This film is a “labor of love” for filmmaker, Amy Kalafa. Two Angry Moms follows Susan P. Rubin, a mom... Watch this video >>

As the events unfolded in last night’s Hell’s Kitchen, I started to see how everything will play out in the upcoming weeks. It was pretty shocking to see Josh totally kicked off the show... Read more >>

Top Chef has always been a fantastic show. But this season it’s getting even better. And it’s not because the chefs are the most talented yet. Okay, that might be a big part of it. But for... Read more >>

This Valentine’s Day, forgo waiting hours on end for a table at a busy restaurant when you can have a fabulous night in right at home. Not only is it a great opportunity to intensify connections... Read more >>

For a novice cook, a kitchen, a recipe, and assorted foodstuffs can become a veritable culinary minefield. As a cooking instructor, I’ve seen firsthand many of the pitfalls beginning cooks fall... Read more >>