Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Ever Insightful Michael Pollan

How I missed this in Wednesday’s NY Times, I don’t know (vacation mode, I guess). Please take the time to read Out of the Kitchen, On to the Couch. The 8 (yes, eight) page manifesto written by Pollan on the … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading Today

Well, I finally chased the sun and found some summer. In Sonoma, CA for just a few more days and left the frigid summer temps in San Francisco behind. Definitely harder to motivate in the kitchen with the warm sun … Continue reading

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Couple New Faves

It’s often hard to keep up with what’s new in San Francisco. Sure, the economy has axed a restaurant here and there but, it hasn’t kept the list of new spots from continuing to grow. Over the past couple of … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading Today

Hope the sun is out where you are! We’re heading in search of it next week so Mmm…That’s Good might just be taking a break. In the meantime, this should hold you over. Food trucks are all the rage from … Continue reading

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Perfect Summer Lunch and Eggs

Big news. Today I signed a contract to write another book, all about eggs. Yep, it’ll be a spring title by me and sold all over the place. Should actually get author credit on the front this time, which will … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading Today

Woke up and spent the first hour of the morning thinking it was Tuesday. Shows you what happens when I get into summer mode! So, happy Wednesday. Here’s what I’m reading… I love Vietnamese food, just don’t cook it enough. … Continue reading

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Simple Summer Dinner

I taught a class recently called Simple Seasonal Cooking at Tante Marie’s Cooking School. I wasn’t surprised when it sold out instantly-people love easy dinners. This is of course a great time for simple cooking. When produce is this fresh … Continue reading

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A Movable Feast…

…the title of a wonderful article by Robyn Eckhardt and David Hagerman in the WSJ. The writer and photographer, husband and wife team, were with us on our February adventure in Thailand and chronicled it for this article. If you’re … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading Today

The sun’s up early in San Francisco today. A good sign, I hope. Hasn’t yet felt like real summer here…then again I guess that doesn’t come until September. Oh well, a good excuse to try out some of these recipes! … Continue reading

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Homemade Ice Cream

Years ago I bought a Krups ice cream maker. The $50 machine is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I leave the canister in the freezer and the small dasher and motor attach to the top and plug into the … Continue reading

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