food
Summer Solstice For Two
It doesn't feel much like summer this week but today is the official summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Even if you can't tell by the weather that […]
What Makes A Meal Romantic?
So far I've blogged about specific foods reputed to be romantic or even to act as an aphrodisiac. I thought this time I'd talk a little about the other elements […]
Happy Father’s Day
Sunday is, of course, Father's Day. So this week I'm ditching the romance of cooking all things chocolate and playing Andrea Bocelli music while you eat. If you are honoring […]
Writing About Romantic Food
One of the advantages of writing romance novels is the chance to meet, either in person or on line, some of the most interesting, most supportive and creative women I've […]
You Can’t Hurry Love But You Can Hurry Dessert
This has been a week crammed full of things related to my newest book release so I am in the mood for quick and easy this weekend. But that doesn't […]
It’s Berry, Berry Good
Finally. At last. After a whole year of waiting. Local strawberries are here. I know, I know, I suggested using California ones a couple weeks ago for chocolate fondue. But […]
Spring’s Last Hurrah by Peggy Bird
I know. Not sure we’ve actually had spring. But June begins tomorrow. Or Juneuary, as it often is in the the Portland/Vancouver area where […]
Sometimes Asparagus is Just Asparagus by Peggy Bird
I wasn't sure I wanted to get into this subject now but I've been working on entries for a couple romance blogs and the subject was mentioned. By me. In […]
Here Comes Summer
It’s here: Memorial Day weekend, the official beginning of summer. Of course, in Vancouver/Portland it may be a struggle for the temperature to get to 70, so it’s not exactly […]
Love Apples
A commenter on last week’s blog entry suggested that pasta would be the go-to gift before chocolate was on the scene. I got thinking about that—how would the pasta be […]