First – September 2010

carne, funghi, popsicle

carne, funghi, popsicle by Ashley Teplin

Weekend of mass consumption, it was painful but lovely.

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Fourth(Tomato) – August 2010

The Art of Slicing a Tomato
The Art of Slicing a Tomato

The Art of Slicing a Tomato

The Art of Slicing a Tomato by Ashley Teplin

August heat wave – Amazing Napa bloggersAwesome Gott’s Garden=
Awe-inspiring, memorable & tomato filled evening at Gott’s Roadside.

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Fourth – August 2010

Summer Gone

Summer Gone by Ashley Teplin

School started, air is crisp, leaves are changing color – where did the summer go?? It seems like just yesterday I was on the beaches of Rio.

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Third – August 2010

TomEhto-TomAhto

TomEhto-TomAhto by Ashley Teplin

Hill Family farm Andalucía Gazpacho, taggiasca olive, basil flowers – Chef Sean O’Toole, Bardessono

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Second – August 2010

The birds

Birds... by Ashley Teplin


The catch

Catch... by Ashley Teplin


The Converse

Converse... by Ashley Teplin

A day of solitude.

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First – August 2010

Le French Music

Le French Music by Ashley Teplin

Thought of the moment: J’aime la musique française.

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Fourth – July 2010

Bright Light vs Absorbent

Bright Light vs Absorbent Photo by Ashley Teplin

Thought of the month:
I was told I was like Brawny paper towels and here I thought I was simply and overly bright.

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Third – July 2010

"Pacific Bourride” sable fish, monterey squid, mendocino uni, saffron, bouillabaisse

Pacific Bourride heaven Photo by Ashley Teplin

Thought of the day:
Pure brilliance, balanced and exquisite- without being fussy. Thank-you Chef Sean O’Toole.

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Second – July 2010

Prickly life it is

Ouch Photo by Ashley Teplin

Thought of the day:
Ouch.

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First July- 2010

Side Vineyard Angle Photo by Ashley Teplin

Thought of the day:
Angles are everything.

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