Susan Peters

You've painted your walls, refinished the hardwoods, and bought a new dining room set in anticipation of your first fancy gourmet dinner party. So what do you need for the finishing touch? How about a handcrafted glass chandelier? In Seattle you don't have to go far to find one. One of the most talented artists, James Curtis, has set up shop in Fremont and he can create an original work of ...

This recipe is courtesy of Valerie Myers, mixologist, brewer of fine beer, and business coach extraordinaire. 1 bottle of Charles Shaw Cabernet (750ml), available at Trader Joes (DO NOT substitute another brand or varietal.  My experience is that the wine must be cheap cab for the structure & flavor - syrah is too fruity, & merlot doesn't stand up.  This one works great and cos ...

  Truffle Oil is one of my "cannot live withouts" ... It's comprised of extra virgin olive oil that has been infused with either black or white truffles. The white truffle oil is a little stronger and more garlicy, but they are both fabulous and you can use them in most receipes that call for olive oil. For grilled vegetables, drizzle a little truffle oil on assorted peppers, ap ...