About me

Getting back into inviting friends after a 'long dry spell'

How I learned to cook

My grandmother was a really good basic cook. My mother took it to newer heights. I'm still learning.

Other interests

Skiing, cycling.

Favorite chefs

Bobby Flay

Favorite cookbooks

Anything by Bobby Flay. Love his marinades. Love the recent publication "The Sneaky Chef" for kids.

Favorite ethnic foods

Indian and Thai

Favorite meals

Anything with shrimp or scallops

• Robert's Shepherd's Pie
  Submitted on April 22, 2008

• Outer Clove The
  

  "This is a Nelson classic. It's been here for years and always serves garlic-laced food. Yes, they even put garlic in the desserts! Great casual spot. Great wraps and powerful garlic salad dressing. A definite must for lunch."

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  "This is always white linen service with excellent wine and food. The back of the restaurant is table service but I prefer the martini bar out front. Order appetizers and one of a great selection of martinis. Then sit in the leather chairs and chat..."

• Tuscany's
  

  "Under new management. Renovated. In the Prestige hotel. Now it is worth the trip unlike before the renovation. The chef is from Fiddler's Green. The menu is grill based. Tasty simple yet not dull. Nice fresh salads. Atmosphere boutique hotel..."

• Fiddler's Green Restaurant
  

  "This is under renovation so is not open as of April 08. It has always been a special place with the feeling of an old english manor house. It is meant to be turned into a more family style restaurant but keep posted."

• All Seasons Cafe
  

  "Beautiful setting in a back alley with garden. The wine list is a real winner having won awards multiple times for restaurants with wine lists of under 100 wines. Food is always creative. Atmosphere very special. "