Our good friends live on a couple acre property here in Petaluma. They have chickens, pigmy goats and miniature ponies. They plant a huge garden every spring and every fall their persimmon trees explode. We’re so lucky we get to enjoy the bounty from their property! I love persimmon flavor, and I’m always looking for […]
But babyYou hardly even noticeWhen I try to show you thisSong is meant to keep youDoin’ what you’re supposed toWakin’ up too earlyMaybe we could sleep inMake you banana pancakesPretend like it’s the weekend nowWe could pretend it all the timeCan’t you see that it’s just rainin’There ain’t no need to go outside Banana Pancakes […]
Mexican food never gets old for me. I truly could eat it everyday and never tire of it. Yet, I do believe my body would disagree. The enchiladas are wrapped in thinly sliced Zucchini instead of tortillas which makes the dish low-carb and gluten free. I love this recipe because you really don’t miss the […]
A few weeks ago I had the best pumpkin curry soup from the Whole Foods soup bar. The moment I tasted this soup I knew I wanted to make it myself so I snapped a pic of the ingredients list. Thank you Whole Foods for posting this! After a few rounds of testing a I […]
This apple and pear galette is the fruit of your suggestions from my newsletter last month, and I’m super happy with how it turned out! It has nearly half the sugar and calories than a regular slice of pie, but just as much flavor. I tested this recipe many times, more than I test most […]
Classic Chicken Salad with celery, green onions and grapes. Light-on-the-mayo- and packed tarragon, garlic and lemon. Do I have your attention? Great, here’s a new recipe for you! I made this for for Mila’s first birthday last year and am just getting around to posting it (insert wide-eyed emoji here). I made mini sandwiches on […]
Nothing represents summer quite like fresh, ripe watermelon. This classic recipe is one you’ll go back to all summer long. The juicy watermelon, the salty feta, the sweet basil and mint with crunchy, spicy jalapeno create the perfect bite. This recipe couldn’t be simpler with only 5 ingredients and zero actual cooking which is ideal […]
This is a great recipe that I make for a my family and clients every week.Start with old fashioned rolled oats (I always use Bob’s Red Mill because I love their products and really respect their founder and CEO Bob Moore. I listened to a episode of How I Built This on NPR featuring Bob […]
Citrus fruits have so many uses for cooking beyond simply peeling and eating. They are by far the most utilized fruit group in my kitchen. I use lemon, lime and orange in some form or another almost everyday. From dressings, marinades and sauces, to zest when I want intense citrus flavor, or a squeeze here […]
Tacos are the perfect food. They’re easy to prepare, unfussy and somehow they always seem to hit the spot. This summer we’ve been eating some variation of this recipe every week or so. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you just need something you can throw together in 30 minutes or less. I usually […]
I’ve made chicken like this for many years now. I learned this technique during my restaurant days. Servers would tend to our tables until the moment we heard the expediter yell “RUNNERS PLEASE!” then we’d drop everything and rush to the line to wait while Chef meticulously added his finishing touches. The instant each plate was […]
I’ve eaten eggs for breakfast every day until recently when doing a detox that required me have a liquid breakfast. I was super skeptical that a smoothie would get me through the morning without a hangry meltdown, but I’m an all or nothing kind of gal, so tried it anyway. I was pleasantly surprised how filling […]
I’m not a morning person. Since having a day job and a baby I’ve gotten better at waking up, but mornings are still challenging for me and I’m always trying to make them easier. Days when I go into the office are the hardest. I’m up around 5am, have an hour commute and don’t eat […]
There’s something so satisfying about a good burger. Packed with protein and literally dripping with flavor, a juicy burger is one of my favorite things. I definitely love a traditional beef burger, especially at a summer BBQ, as long as its made with grass fed, free range beef. But for a regular weeknight dinner I prefer […]
This is one of my go-to weeknight dinners that can be thrown together in no time, especially if you prep a bit beforehand. I’m a huge fan of meal prepping. After a long day of work and baby chasing I don’t usually have the mind power or energy to think up an interesting meal so doing […]
I’ve always wanted a lemon tree. Partly I suppose that my midwest/northwest-raised self has always wanted to be a California girl, but mostly just because I’m obsessed with lemons! When we started house hunting last year, we made a list of things we wanted in a house, mostly deal-breakers like a garage, a spare bedroom, […]
It’s finally soup weather in California, woohoo! As soon as the temperature takes a dip you’ll surely find me in the kitchen over a dutch oven stirring away. Soup is the perfect food. It’s light yet comforting, filling and packed with vegetables and nutrients. Between work and our curious, newly-crawling, 8 month old we are […]
I can’t count the number of times I’ve made Frittata. It’s one of my favorite meals to make for breakfast since you can use virtually any vegetable you want and it always turns out delicious. Its great for those weekend mornings where you want something quick and simple but a bit more special than a […]
We’re in the full swing of summer—the season of celebrating sunshine and warmer weather, where weekends are packed with BBQ’s, pool parties, family reunions, camping, boating and everything in between. Guacamole is always a good decision, but it’s really the perfect snack to bring to the 4th of July BBQ you’re heading to tomorrow, or […]
One of my all-time favorite spring/summer vegetables is Artichoke. As a kid I remember eating them with my Dad, simply boiled and dipped in tons of salted butter—yum! A few weeks ago when I went to a chef friend’s new restaurant, they served them grilled with lemon, a (mystery) seasoning and aioli for dipping. It’s […]
