Tate’s Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies, cookbook review and Cappuccino Shortbread recipe.

My Grandma\’s recipe for German Spritz Cookies, or Spritzgebackenes. My favorite Christmas cookie.

From a Celebration of Food and Friends, a Spiced Chocolate and Cranberry Layer Cake. Perfect for Christmas.

HOMIs meet MIHO Gastrotruck: A review of MIHO in San Diego, and a video interview.

Turkey Noodle Soup, with Homemade Turkey Stock.

Pumpkin Sandwich Bread, topped with chopped pecans. Perfect for a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

Rum Raisin Pumpkin Bread, made with homemade Pumpkin Bread and topped with Butter Rum Glaze and Whipped Cream.

My mom’s Thanksgiving Cranberry Relish, my favorite.

Find out how to remove pomegranate seeds without the mess, and use them in an easy Pomegranate and Persimmon Salad.

Homemade Ladyfingers, and a Pomegranate Charlotte, with ‘how-to’ video instruction for both.

Spiced Pear and Cranberry Pocket Pies. Hand-held treats from a delicious picnic menu, and the perfect dessert for fall or Thanksgiving.

Sopressata and Provolone Italian Pressed Sandwiches. Part of a picnic lunch at the Presidio

Bacon and Brie Piadina, with Balsamic Fig and Onion Marmalade.

Rocky Road Ice Cream, with homemade marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows and Graham Crakers with a step-by-step photo tutorial. Perfect for s’mores or the holidays.

Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallop, Lemon Oil and Caviar. The star dish of a ladies luxury dinner party.

Tom Yum Goong with Homemade Nam Prik Pao, also known as Hot and Sour Soup with Prawns, and Roasted Chile Paste. An authentic dish.