News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
Josephine’s Petite Cucina: Grandma’s Perfect Meatballs
Lots of Italian cooks boast of making the perfect meatball. This recipe from Josephine’s Petite Cucina is the authentic, scratch recipe for Grandma’s Perfect Meatballs.
Josephine’s Petite Cucina: Winter Veal Chop with Mustard Sauce, Rum & Polenta
This recipe for Winter Veal and Polenta with olive oil, rum, and mustard is the second entry in a series of Italian-inspired cooking. It will become part of the book I’m writing to honor the memory of my mother, Josephine Biviano, called Josephine’s Petite Cucina.
Josephine’s Petite Cucina: Hearty Turkey Soup, Summer Savory and Vegetables
I came up with the idea for this soup last Thanksgiving. I decided to perfect it this year using leftovers from the Thanksgiving turkey. It has simple, fresh ingredients. The secret herb which flavors the dish is Summer Savory - the perfect touch for soups made with...
Assembly District 16: Weird and Wacky Antics Put Bay Area Seat in Play
A very wise political consultant once told me that the last 7 days of a close campaign weren’t the ones to watch – they were the ones to watch out for. It’s that magical time when your opponent hurls lies about you in the mail. It’s getting pretty whacky in Assembly...
East Bay Republicans Surprise Democrats in Top Two Primary
East Bay Elections seem to have caused the defeat of giants in the Democrat party. Why is this? Was it just the low turnout or are Californians finally waking up to pocketbook issues?
Judy Lloyd: Fighting pancreatic cancer like Jobs’ requires a more strategic approach
11/3/11 On Oct. 5, I was on a business trip to Washington, D.C., which happened to coincide with a lobbying day for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network -- the national organization fighting this disease in a comprehensive way through research, patient support,...