This kind of quick cooking reminds me of how my mother and grandma used to cook for me. Cooking on a weeknight was never fussy or time consuming. It was all business and all about getting a tasty well balanced and freshly prepared meal… Continue Reading
A generous slice of this floral and lemony cake just feels like spring time! Or perfect for Mother’s Day??? The lavender flowers were harvested and dried from my herb garden last year but you can buy them at most specialty… Continue Reading
I love this garlicky seafood pasta. The addition of Pernod and pepperoncini gives it a depth of flavor while keeping the sauce beautifully light. Lovage is a perennial herb I’ve grown in my garden for years. It tastes like a… Continue Reading
This salad was inspired by my visit to the San Francisco farmer’s market by the pier (at least the way I remember it). The ingredients are all local to the wonderful state of California. I’m offering up two versions. One… Continue Reading
Enjoy this salad when the last of the winter citrus is still in season. Toasted hazelnuts add a lovely richness and crunch but sliced almonds or pecans would work well too! Or serve this as a palette cleanser during a… Continue Reading
Here’s a speedy fish dinner that can be made in a flash! Serve with a side of wilted kale sautéed with garlic. Broiled Snapper with Olives and Capers 8 snapper fillets 2 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 16 briny… Continue Reading
Making this dish with Swiss Chard is a serious feast for the eyes. But don’t stop there. Use this method for cooking broccoli, spinach, rapini and even kale. We just decided to use Swiss Chard because it is December and… Continue Reading
Delicata Squash is definitely new to me. Yet another beautiful squash to add to the repertoire. But is it a summer or winter squash? How do we define summer vs. winter squash anyway? Some say the difference is in the… Continue Reading
If you’ve planted garlic in the edible garden, now is the time for harvest and to get the new bulbs into the ground before the ground freezes up. Garlic can be classified into to types: Hardneck and Softneck Hardneck garlic… Continue Reading
If you’ve not yet made it out to Stumptown, you’re missing out! You don’t need a full week to really enjoy the best it has to offer. Just a weekend + maybe a half day in wine country is enough… Continue Reading
