After going to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market for nearly a decade, I’m still shocked to be discovering new fruits and veggies to fall in love with. I’m just smitten by mother nature’s fine work. And that variety, dang! I love sharing those new finds too. That’s the main reason I started creating food […]
Just like produce, seafood also has its seasons. For the Santa Barbara spot prawn, its season begins now (early spring), so if you’re looking for something delicious, seasonal, and local (to Southern California), keep your eyes peeled. Its flesh tastes sweet as candy and it’s easy to cook. Availability can be somewhat sporadic, so I […]
Make all the musical fruit jokes you want, but I think a pot of slow cooked beans is a sexy, soulful thang. The insides are all creamy and the pot broth liquor is savory and velvety, rich. Because a good thing can’t be rushed, cook them slow and low. This makes for a satisfying and effortless […]
I’m not a vegan or a raw foodist, but I have dabbled in raw vegan cooking. I even recipe tested this book back in the day. So when Meredith Baird invited me to attend her Raw Vegan Detox at Matthew Kenney Culinary, I immediately said yes. I mean, you obviously can’t/don’t say no to learning from a raw […]
The other day my friend Dave asked me what I would choose for my last meal if I could choose anything. As somebody who thinks about food a lot, it still stumped me. The easy answer would be the something outrageously expensive, indulgent, and decadent. Something along the lines of uni topped with foie gras […]
If you’re hosting, potlucking, or doing any sort of eating for Turkey day, then I’ve got your perfect side dish! I always host a gaggle of vegetarians and pescatarians, so it’s all about the sides. You won’t miss the Turkey with this roasted delicata squash and Israeli couscous salad. It is hearty and fresh–from […]
I came back from a visit to my parents 20 pounds heavier. Fortunately, 15 of those pounds came in the form of these beloved Santa Rosa Plums. (The other 5…. well, those have something to do with crispy pork skin and dim sum. We’ll leave it at that.) My parents have a tree that is […]
The weather’s getting warmer and the days are feeling longer. I’m loving it! Thanks to fourth of July festivities, last week felt like one long, and much needed, weekend. Here are a few highlights: Stone fruit season! I have a special place in my heart for stone fruits and especially plums. My parents had–still have–a […]
It was a real scorcher this weekend, so I did that thing where I do everything I can to keep the place from getting swampy, and I “cook” without turning on the stove or oven. This edamame hummus is a good place to start. Super simple. Packed with good stuff. Nutritious and delicious. Ingredients: 12 […]
As promised, a post on my backpacking trip to King’s Canyon. City life can fry your antennas and when that happens, there’s nothing like a nature retreat to reset. No internet, no laundry, nada. You just have to figure out how to put one foot in front of the other and soak in the majestic views. […]
