Author Archives: cookingteach

San Francisco Cooking School

Posted on July 21, 2012

There is a reason I’ve been remiss at posting to Food Wednesday lately.  I haven’t been able to reveal the big news until now.  I’m happy to announce that come this fall San Francisco will be home to an amazing … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on June 8, 2012

If these recipes don’t get you to the farmers’ market then I don’t know what will. Galettes are the perfect desserts for the pie-phobic.  If you have a dough that cooperates well, it simply means rolling out a rough circle (perfection … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on May 30, 2012

Spring at its best…enjoy. I adore rhubarb.  It’s tart flavor is bold and vibrant–it’s my favorite sign of spring.  In today’s NY Times, Melissa Clark explores Rhubarb Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl.  Having made two kinds of homemade ice cream … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on May 23, 2012

Mayonnaise, Kale, and Macarons?  It’s actually quite a lovely combination…enjoy. Have you ever made homemade mayonnaise?  It’s takes practice but I can assure you, even if you’re one of those mayo-haters out there, it tastes nothing like what you get … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on May 16, 2012

Sun is out and it’s time to start thinking about outdoor menus.  Here are a few ideas to rev up your spring and summer entertaining-enjoy. Canning can seem like a daunting task.  Sterilize this, boil that, seal this.  I “put up” … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on May 3, 2012

Savory wins today…enjoy! If you’ve ever had skate wing with brown butter, lemon, and capers, you know that it is a stellar way to prepare this delicate fish.  Sadly, like so many other fish in our waters these days, skate … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on April 25, 2012

Quick, Cheap, and Sweet…here you go. I don’t know why I don’t cook mussels more often.  I have a couple fish mongers who get gorgeous clams and mussels, the price is usually right, and they cook up in no time. … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on April 18, 2012

Pizza, Pizza, Pizza…looks like it’s time to carb up. It’s all about pizza over at the NY Times.  Whether it’s calzones-sweet or savory, homemade pizza dough, even deep fried pizza, they’ve got you covered.  My best tip for making great … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on April 4, 2012

Spring has sprung…if you haven’t been to the farmers’ market, now is the time to get there.  Strawberries, asparagus, and more…it’s that time of year and I love it. When I was a kid my mom rocked this dessert!  Lemon … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on March 28, 2012

From the wet streets of San Francisco, my weekly picks for you and your kitchen.  Enjoy! Flammekuche may sound daunting but when it’s called an onion tart, I’m in.  This Alsatian flatbread, also called tarte flambée, is much like a … Continue reading →

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