I’ve been racking my brain to find a recipe that felt like fall. The trouble with living in Northern California this time of year is… ( Read More )
Wordless Wednesday – North Carolina
A nearly Wordless Wednesday post sharing some photo out-takes from my trip to North Carolina. For the full story of ‘Farm to Fork’ and my… ( Read More )
Shiver Me Pickles – The Story of A Pickle Un-Aficionado (Bread & Butter Pickles)
I’ve never considered myself a pickle aficionado. I have liked them but not necessarily craved them. That was until I tasted my friend Maria’s bread… ( Read More )
Spooky Green Spider Deviled Eggs
This is a spin on my good ‘ole spider egg recipe. It is one of those recipes that hardly feels like a recipe as most… ( Read More )
Swine & Wine Italian Pork Stew (Bourguignon)
I was recently offered the opportunity to join a group of bloggers as guests of the Animal Agricultural Alliance, to tour three pig farms (Sow… ( Read More )
Dark Mission Fig Streusel Bars
I have a love of figs. There is something romantic about this biblical fruit; it is sensual. Maybe it is its the shape or perhaps… ( Read More )
Insalata Caprese
Living in Northern California, with a generally moderate climate, I do feel spoiled by the constant flurry of good fresh foods I have access to.… ( Read More )
Campfire Prawns & Corn Wheels
The secret to enjoying the last of those long summer nights is a no-fuss do ahead meal with the added bonus of not having to… ( Read More )
Fava Bean Edamame
Fava Beans (or broad beans) although very common in Italy are not usual fare in the U.S. While they do continue to grow in popularity,… ( Read More )
Blackberry & Proscuitto Goat Cheese Herbed Pizza
Blackberries make summer memories Summer simmers along, with hot days and warm still nights. This is the sign of a good blackberry summer. The berries… ( Read More )