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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re a regular reader you know how much I love Mediterranean food, and when it comes to hummus there’s no exception. In my opinion hummus is one of the best tasting and healthiest condiments of all time. The first time I tried making hummus myself I was amazed at how easy it was, especially […]
My husband Jesse comes from a large Italian family. He was raised on homemade pasta, lots and lots of cheese and of course every meal was accompanied by enough bread to feed a small country. Jesse is a major bread lover. Theres a photo of him as a toddler that I adore, where he’s fallen […]
I found inspiration for this recipe while reading through some of the notes I made from our summer trip to NYC and Europe. I remembered a lovely appetizer I had at the Bowery Meat Company in New York with thinly sliced zucchini, feta and pistachios. My salad version of the dish is incredibly simple, light […]
If there was one type of cuisine I I could eat everyday and not get sick of it, it would be Mediterranean without question. I love all the different flavors and spices from cumin and paprika to roasted red peppers, kalamata olives and feta cheese. Then there’s the warm homemade pita bread and hummus drizzled […]
Nothing reminds me of summer more than fresh, grilled corn on the cob. As a kid I loved to help shuck the corn. I’d peel back the layers of husk and discover the plump, juicy, golden kernels beneath. Being involved in the cooking process created a sense of ownership of the food that made me […]
When life gives you Meyer Lemons…preserve them! At my local farmers market this weekend I found these gorgeous, fragrant Meyer Lemons that I just couldn’t resist. Meyer Lemons are a variety mostly available in the winter and spring months. They are a little smaller and have a sweeter flavor than traditional lemon varieties and are considered […]
Pesto is one of the most versatile sauces around. It can be used as a dip, a spread or a pasta sauce, to flavor eggs at breakfast, soups and sandwiches at lunch and adds the perfect highlight of flavor to roasted meats and vegetables for dinner. But I think my favorite thing about Pesto is […]
