The Kitchen Is The Heart

I Wanted To Come Up With A Hybrid Show Of Sorts That Wasn't Your Traditional 'dump And Stir' Type Of Cooking Show.

When Entertaining, It's Great To Wow Your Guests With An Outstanding Recipe, But It's Also Very Important To Design A Menu That's Not Too Demanding Of Yourself, Otherwise Everybody Will Have Fun But You. A Great Appetizer Or Simpler Dish Is A Good Way To Work A Menu That's Delicious But Does Not Impose Too Much Effort Or Time Spent In The Kitchen.

I Don't Like The Idea Of Things Being Off-limits To Kids - Like A Fancy Sitting Room Where They Can't Touch Anything. I Own Vintage Pottery Cups, And I Let My Girls Hold Them. It Teaches Them To Treat Objects With Respect.

Desmo Is My Guard Dog, But He Has A Sweet Side, Too. Nothing Entertains Him (or Me) More Than When I Blow Bubbles And He Can Chase Them.

I'm Never Sloppy, And I Never Wear Jeans. I Don't Work One Look In Particular, But It's Usually Retro - I'm A Flea-market Freak. And Detailed - I'm Always Very Done, Even At The Gym.