Monthly Archives: October 2009

What I’m Reading Today

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

Fall is one of the best times of year for cooking. The last of the summer produce lingers while squash, apples, and pears are in abundance. When the weather gets cold, it’s the perfect time to fire up the stove. … Continue reading →

Posted in apple, bread pudding, brussels sprouts, doughnuts, leek, recipe, tagine, tante marie's, wolfert | 3 Comments

What Not to Do in the Kitchen

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

(green beans cooked the right way, with tarragon lemon creme fraiche from New Flavors for Vegetables) I know, it is always better to teach as an optimist-telling people how to do things right as opposed to dwelling on what they … Continue reading →

Posted in green bean, mistake, non stick, pasta, recipe, salt, sear, steak | 5 Comments

Cinnamon, Caramel, Gingerbread-Oh My!

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

Last night I made cinnamon ice cream, homemade caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. My plan was to cut up bananas for a twist on the banana split but when my husband and son surprised me with a birthday cake, I … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, cake, caramel, cinnamon, gingerbread, miette, recipe | 5 Comments

What I’m Reading Today

Posted on October 21, 2009 by

I hate to say it but I think I’m actually ready to change my clock back. These pitch dark mornings are not helping my motivation to get out of bed! They are good for concocting fall menus. Here are some … Continue reading →

Posted in bok choy, delfina, family dinner, fish, mushrooms, orange, pork, radicchio, ragu, salmon | Leave a comment

Making a Recipe Your Own, and a new soup recipe

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

When I teach my classes, I use recipes from many different sources. I page through magazines and cookbooks, read blogs and recipe sites, and create my own recipes based on dishes I’ve eaten at restaurants. I always credit the source … Continue reading →

Posted in browned butter, celery root, recipe, soup, squash | 1 Comment

Crepes in a Snap

Posted on October 15, 2009 by

A few weeks ago I asked what you’d like to do better in the kitchen. I’ll eventually get to everything but loved Tori’s idea of crepes. The topic deserves a video, and I’m working on that, but in the meantime … Continue reading →

Posted in cheese, crepe, easy, ham, jam, lemon, recipe | 2 Comments

What I’m Reading Today

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

San Francisco got pummeled with rain and wind yesterday. Perfect cooking weather if you ask me. Here’s what looks good. Soup is one of my favorite things to make. It is forgiving, it is ideal to make in advance, leftovers … Continue reading →

Posted in celery root, chicken, chimichurri, recipe, soup, squash, steak | Leave a comment

Flexing your "Mussels"

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

(actual mussels prepared by “team mussel” at our cooking party last weekend-thanks Chris, Kim, Mary, and Bob) When the weather begins to cool down I always start thinking about fall and winter entertaining. I love having people over for appetizers … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, mussels, recipe, shellfish, thanksgiving | 1 Comment

Doughnuts Done Right

Posted on October 8, 2009 by

There is something about a perfect doughnut that is incredibly hard to resist. I’m not one to seek out a doughnut. In fact, I’ve heard if you are given a doughnut it has no calories…I wish. On my trip to … Continue reading →

Posted in doughnuts, maple, seattle, top pot | 4 Comments

What I’m Reading Today

Posted on October 7, 2009 by

I’m fighting a nasty cold so I’m doing a lot more reading about what tastes good than actually tasting it. Here’s what I like today… If your read this blog regularly, you know that I have a sweet spot for … Continue reading →

Posted in banana, brown rice, chickpeas, dessert, fried chicken, momofuku, moroccan, new york, recipe, rice pudding | Leave a comment