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Great spring weekend in New York with Riley! She loves her aunt Gray, the swings and slides at the park, the tulips in b...
04/13/2026

Great spring weekend in New York with Riley!

She loves her aunt Gray, the swings and slides at the park, the tulips in bloom and all of the neighborhood dogs!

For years we used to pull the kids out of school for Opening Day at the Giants. Love seeing young parents like and do...
03/28/2026

For years we used to pull the kids out of school for Opening Day at the Giants.

Love seeing young parents like and do the same thing today!

Opening Day baseball, sunshine, and always fun running into and celebrating all the exciting things ahead — Landman season 2 + Bach Sh*t Crazy!

Go Giants! ⚾️🧡🖤

The pearly gates just welcomed the most prolific storytelling Irishman of all time. Bernie Marren, you were everyone’s f...
03/24/2026

The pearly gates just welcomed the most prolific storytelling Irishman of all time. 

Bernie Marren, you were everyone’s favorite Papa, uncle, fix-it-guy, historian, engineer,  great grandfather, CEO, romanticist and DAD! All who knew you were touched by your charm, humor and warmth. And your terrific stories! I will continue to share them all—from your family’s fight for religious freedom in Ireland, to the way you and James snuck into that San Francisco Giants game when your tickets were left at home. You taught us to ask good questions and for that you were labeled The Question Man.  My favorites in the last few years included “When will we get to the party?”  and “When do we get to go home?!”  

You taught us to help those in your community when they need you. Luckily for me, you were there to negotiate with my landlord over my lease when I wanted to move to Boston, and to rush me to the emergency room when I sliced my finger cooking French onion soup in your kitchen. I kinda thought you’d stay in the waiting room, but NO, you had questions to ask the doctor! 

Your love for Marian inspired us all. You were intellectual partners, and though you could be impatient and demanding with the rest of the world, with Marian you were thoughtful, calm, and never missed the chance to tell us how lucky you were to marry the smartest, most beautiful woman in the world. 

Thank you for the adventures Bernie. Bike riding on a volcanic mountain in Sun River, visiting family, castles, pubs, and the Kilmaninhan jail in Ireland, a week of pasta and gelato every day with tiny kids in Tuscany, learning pickleball in your 80s in Lake Tahoe, and  jumping into that waterfall with the grandkids without an ounce of hesitation. I loved how you welcomed us all into your huge group of friends at Cubs games in Chicago, weekends in La Jolla, your 49ers box at Candlestick Park, and all of those years of Saint Patrick’s Day parties in Los Altos.

A faith-filled Irish Catholic, you just couldn’t help glancing at your watch when the homily ran a bit long. I know you will continue the storytelling, questions and parties in Heaven. And now you have finally made it home.

Happy Opening Day to San Francisco’s hottest new restaurant-French Bistro JouJou in the Design District! Created by the...
03/06/2026

Happy Opening Day to San Francisco’s hottest new restaurant-French Bistro JouJou in the Design District!

Created by the 2 Michelin Star team behind Lazy Bear & True Laurel - Chef David & Colleen have captured the essence of fun & glamorous dining with hand crafted cocktails, extensive seafood fare, and the oh so Parisian culture of savoring!

Congratulations Chef David & Colleen - We loved every bite and sip at JouJou at the opening party and will be back soon!

When you’re in Charleston for a Catholic Black Tie wedding, and your favorite chefs Matt and Ted Lee text you that they...
02/16/2026

When you’re in Charleston for a Catholic Black Tie wedding, and your favorite chefs Matt and Ted Lee text you that they’re running chef demos for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo between the wedding and the reception —you gotta get to the festival in a tux!

What a wonderful trip to Charleston!

We couldn’t leave Charleston without dinner at !Michelin-starred Chef Dano has created a thoughtful, ingredient-driven ...
02/16/2026

We couldn’t leave Charleston without dinner at !

Michelin-starred Chef Dano has created a thoughtful, ingredient-driven menu rooted in layered southern cooking.

With multiple James Beard recognitions, I am inspired every time I get back to Vern’s!

We loved sharing the Campanelli with Rabbit, Farro with Field Peas and Brassicas, and the gorgeous Wagyu Steak.

Vern’s is Charleston at its best!

Loved our dinner tonight at in Charleston!With multiple James Beard recognitions and a Michelin shoutout, Husk continue...
02/14/2026

Loved our dinner tonight at in Charleston!

With multiple James Beard recognitions and a Michelin shoutout, Husk continues to create soulful, farm-fresh meals that Charleston loves!

Loved meeting Chef Rick . Your Smoked Collard Greens, Hearth-Baked Skillet Cornbread, and roast chicken and potatoes rocked!!

Huge shoutout to Pastry Chef Katy for making the gluten-free options for some of our guests.

True excellence!

Thank you to the entire Husk team for making our night so special!

Not sure what to bring to your Super Bowl party tomorrow? Try my Almond Basil Dip! Paired perfectly with crisp veggies, ...
02/07/2026

Not sure what to bring to your Super Bowl party tomorrow? Try my Almond Basil Dip! Paired perfectly with crisp veggies, and sure to be gone by halftime.

Want the recipe? Comment SUPERBOWL and we will DM it to you!

A day well spent in NYC with the ! Hospitality entrepreneurs, bold ideas, and strategies that actually move the needle—t...
01/21/2026

A day well spent in NYC with the !

Hospitality entrepreneurs, bold ideas, and strategies that actually move the needle—thank you , , and for hosting such an inspiring gathering.

Highlight reel moments with industry powerhouses: incredible presentations by & plus catching up with the always-brilliant . And loved learning more about creativity in Real Estate with Lauren Lewis.

Inspired, energized, and already dreaming up what’s next!

Heading into NFL playoff weekend and need to bring an appetizer?Try my spicy cheesy Chorizo & Bacon Dip! It’s a crowd fa...
01/16/2026

Heading into NFL playoff weekend and need to bring an appetizer?

Try my spicy cheesy Chorizo & Bacon Dip! It’s a crowd favorite.

Lynda’s Chorizo & Bacon Dip

INGREDIENTS

8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
12 oz. fresh chorizo, cooked and crumbled, divided

GARNISH:
1 cup fresh pico de gallo
1/4 cup jalapeños, thinly sliced (fresh or pickled)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions

TO SERVE:
8 slices sourdough bread, cut into triangles, toasted and rubbed with garlic
12 oz. tortilla chips
1 cucumber, cut into wedges
1 bunch radishes, trimmed and sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, pepper jack cheese, red pepper flakes, half of the bacon, and half of the chorizo in a large bowl. Spread mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking/ serving dish.

3. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining cooked bacon and chorizo. Top with pico de gallo, jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions.

5. Serve warm.

Love the view of the lake on a powder day!
12/28/2025

Love the view of the lake on a powder day!

Merry, merry Christmas!Celebrating with my favorite people and some very welcome SNOW in Lake Tahoe!Wishing you peace an...
12/26/2025

Merry, merry Christmas!

Celebrating with my favorite people and some very welcome SNOW in Lake Tahoe!

Wishing you peace and joy and time to have fun with loved ones!

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