The fragrant Berbere ingredient adds tang, spice, and sweetness to a dish. Ingredients – tablespoon of minced fresh ginger – … More
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Elle Peyarre’s Picks – Best Face Moisturizers
I’ve gone through various moisturizers throughout the years. Here are my best picks. Good for oily to extremely dry skin: … More
Tarragon Tuna Stuffed Eggs
A taste of salt and fish. I made this long ago, following instructions from Lorenza de’ Medici’s ‘Tuscany – The … More
Elle Peyarre’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich
When I was little, I would crave my mom’s grilled cheese sandwiches she’d make with slices of white Wonder bread … More
Elle Peyarre’s Beauty Tips for Mature Skin in the 40’s
Ah! the late-40s for a woman — the hair starts thinning, falling out, and graying…the skin and lips become drier…and … More
Elle Peyarre’s Mushroom Soba Pasta
Mushrooms … A food treatment for depression? I’ve read some of the research….Maybe. It seems to help alleviate mine at … More
Elle Peyarre’s Avgolemono Soup
I remember this bright tangy, lemony hot soup was made to fight off the cold. Pronounced ‘AHV-go LEE-mo-no’. Ingredients: (serves … More
Turning Down Job Offers and Interviews Left and Right
I’m a writer but I moonlight as a business savage in the wild. After reading books over and over by … More
French-style Scrambled Eggs with Ham
Anyone who knows me knows I’m fascinated by all things French. Watching Funny Face’ (1953) with Audrey Hepburn when I … More
Japanese Soba Noodles
I craved eating Japanese Soba noodles after watching the Japanese show ‘Midnight Diner’ (Season 3 – Episode 10) currently on … More
Baked Salmon with Cilantro
Growing up eating Mom’s baked salmon with cilantro was divine especially when she served it with warm fluffy steamed white … More
After-Death Communication? When Your Loved One Visits in Dreams
After-Death Communication? When Your Loved One Visits in Dreams
The Afterlife is Real
Evan’s death was torture for me. But I have healed. I have gone back to places where I went with … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 7
To avoid my brother’s ex-wife’s idiot brother and his cousins, my brother and I would walk across rooftops to get … More
From the Past into the Future
It was raining. I was going to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair at the Cow Palace in south San Francisco. … More
The Pills Work
I recently found out a man who I dearly love and was in a relationship with years ago ended his … More
Inky Squid
Not for everyone but for the ones that do enjoy this wild dish, I grew up appreciating squid soup from … More
Elle Peyarre – How to have a Luxury Experience on Any Plane Trip and What Beauty Products to Bring for Traveling
My best friend recently asked me about tips on traveling. I’ve traveled so much that I would mistake another city … More
Elle Peyarre’s Beauty Secrets at 40
At 40, I’ve noticed my face and lips are super dry and two predominant age spots stand out. I want … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 6
‘Trouble at its finest,’ Madame Selene, the proprietess smiled as she admired us as she sat on a chair with … More
A Most Delicious Potato Salad
When I first learned how to make potato salad, I was a teenager visiting my relatives for the summer. In … More
The Man with Green Eyes
My sister was having one of her backyard bonfires at night. We were listening to Native American chanting and drums. … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 5
We quietly rode back to the bay area which had more ships docked with white sails. The town had grown … More
Johnson’s Beach in Napa Sonoma Wine Country
I learned about Johnson’s Beach years ago located in Napa Sonoma’s wine country. Johnson’s is a small secluded rocky beach … More
Tomato Egg Noodle Soup
Here, I try recreating my friend Lu’s tomato egg noodle soup Sichuan-style as best as I could. We had it … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 4
We rode our horses in silence. The dead Spaniard in our thoughts. Then I asked a question, ‘All these years … More
Elle Peyarre’s Linguine del Mare recipe
My love for pasta started when I watched the 1988 movie ‘The Big Blue’ a romantic drama about deep sea … More
Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese
I find my jar of Piquillo peppers at Cost Plus World Market. Do not use the jar of fire-roasted peppers … More
Wonton soup
Made soup using pre-made wonton dumplings. Here, I’m using chicken. But I prefer shrimp and pork wontons. More flavorful. Here … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 3
We kept moving and a set up camp near a flowing river. After building a fire to warm myself, I … More
Szechuan Lotus Root Stir-Fry
I remember when I first had stir-fry lotus root, it looked really alien to me. But as soon as I … More
Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast
Make the perfectly baked chicken breast moist and tender on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. The dish … More
Korean Makeup. A Different Way for Women to Look More Youthful.
I love Korean make-up brands. After using its tricks, I noticed that I appeared a little younger than I … More
Korean Gochujang Noodles
This spicy cold dish is perfect to eat when you’re craving something tangy and sweet. I make this when I … More
How Classy is MAC Cosmetics at the Management Level?
How stringent is the revered beauty giant MAC Cosmetics hiring process for management-level representatives who are hand-selected to represent the iconic … More
Arctic Razor Clam Salad
Dinner tonight consisted of Vietnamese-style Arctic razor clam salad and the evening’s drink — a shot of Hennessy Privilege. My … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 2
The whole night the inn burnt and I walked back to Chinatown and the old lady let me sleep in … More
Fool’s Gold – Part 1
1849 was only two years ago and the ships have flooded Yerba Buena cove. Whispers were going around that they … More
Elle Peyarre’s Basil Bean Stew Recipe
The long precious process to make France’s beloved Soupe au Pistou requires strong patience, but sometimes I need it ready … More
I Got Boobs for My Birthday!
“Wow! I got boobs?!” I yelled in perplexed yet fascinated amazement inside a Victoria’s Secret dressing room. I was trying … More
Elle Peyarre’s Tofu Fish
Ever since I tried tofu that tasted like fish at a restaurant in Oakland, CA. I’ve been trying to practice … More
Turning 40
Turned 40 recently and celebrated it with a nice melt-in-your-mouth buttery petite filet mignon (medium-rare of coarse) at Ruth’s Chris … More
BART Chief of Police Kenton Rainey Keeps Company with Thugs
If you live in the San Francisco bay area, you will know what BART is. And if you look at … More
Elle Peyarre’s Thoughts on Beauty
ROCKING THE ‘FRENCH GIRL HAIR’ My hair mission has always been achieving the Kate Moss / Jane Birkin beach hair … More
Effortlessly Gorgeous
How to Get that ‘French Chic’ Beauty Expose Yourself to French Culture I grew up loving all things French. Maybe … More
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