Monthly Archives: June 2008

UPDATE: A few people have asked about Pomegranate Molasses. Any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean market will carry it but, larger supermarkets stock it these days too. If you’re in San Francisco you can always find it at Haig’s on Clement … Continue reading →

Winter desserts bring me down. I’ve never been a fan of cooked apples or pears. I don’t think you need to love apple pie to be a true American (on that note, I don’t think you need to wear a … Continue reading →

I’ve lapsed on my promise to post another one pot meal (sorry Jen!) so, here is my next recipe. Better late then never! Inspired by a recipe by the great Marcella Hazan, Halibut all’Acqua Pazza (or halibut cooked in crazy … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the week again and I’ve scoured the food sections for my favorites…enjoy! What makes a great neighborhood restaurant? Read this article in the SF Chronicle about some local favorites and, of course, my favorite-Delfina. Pull out … Continue reading →

This is the world’s longest post, I know. It means a lot to me and is important-read it if you have the time. I promise the next one will be short and will include a tasty new recipe! TIME magazine … Continue reading →

A little sample of what I’m reading in today’s food sections: Rosemary Halibut Kabobs with Romesco: I love Romesco on almost anything. Wild Halibut? Yum! This one from SF Chron. Touch of Grace Biscuits: This is a recipe from Shirley … Continue reading →

It’s all about making life easier. I can rant and rave all I want about why you should have family dinner and cook at home but, if you don’t have easy recipes to cook, it just aint going to happen. … Continue reading →

When I was in culinary school, kitchen timers were off limits for all but one thing, hard boiled eggs (see below). The first few weeks of school we thought this was absurd-no timers?! What would we do if a recipe … Continue reading →

Your family, I hope. What has happened to family dinner? I am shocked an amazed at the number of families who don’t sit down for dinner together. Parents feed their kids on their own and then, if and when the … Continue reading →

The trend is nothing new. Fruit and Cheese have long been kissing cousins. A traditional plate of fromage is likely accompanied by a lonesome bunch of grapes, some dried figs, or a few apricots. But, combining watermelon with cheese is … Continue reading →