It had been suggested to me by more than one person that the Tomato Jam would be awesome with eggs. I am happy to now confirm that suggestion. Woke up this morning and was pleased to have all the fixin's for a great breakfast sandwich: Homemade...
After a brief return of winter in June here in Northern Cal, summer has returned with a vengeance. And not a moment too soon as far as I'm concerned. One of the best things about living in this area is the abundance of truly outstanding produce...
So I haven't updated lately. Sorry. I have been cooking and eating though so I have some things to share. The other night I was starving and it was a Sunday night and I had been lazing around all week-end and hadn't planned dinner. I...
Leftover Fingerling Potato Fries. I had leftover fingerling potatoes that I served with Salmon the other night. It was a really good dinner, but that's another blog for another day. I had a hungry 4YO boy who wanted a hot dog and fries. Bingo. Leftover fingerling potato...
I have been lax about blogging lately. I know I have. I wish I could say there is a good reason for this but I'd be lying if I said that so I'll just own up and say I've been lax because I've been, reading,...
I have been making Matzo Ball soup essentially the same way since I went to college in Boston many many moons ago. My friend was a personal chef and she worked for a couple who taught her this recipe. It's a winner and a crowd...
I love cakes. Rice cakes, risotto cakes, crab cakes if it's a cake it's probably going to be good. You can pretty much make a cake (or patty) out of anything and it is a great method to use if you want to jazz up...
I often don't eat breakfast and when I do I seem to like weird things. I am not a real big sweet fan in the morning. I am savory all the way. When I do make breakfast I tend to root around in my refrigerator...
So the other day I kinda went crazy buying farm fresh produce at my local market. Everything was so beautiful I couldn't resist. So, even though I only went in for a couple of things I ended up leaving with gorgeous fava beans, fresh chickpeas,...
Last night I made an Eggplant Parmesan recipe that I came across on the culinary website Food 52. The author, Nancy Jo, posted her Nonna's recipe and the picture was so tempting I couldn't resist trying it. I have written about Eggplant Parmesan before...