It’s early September in Piedmont and it is rough going outside for myriad reasons. There’s the pandemic. Unhealthy air quality due to the wildfires. And an excessive heat wave with record-breaking temperatures. If there was ever a time when I had to rely upon preparing…
Diana Kennedy is one of my culinary s-heroes. Back in May when I learned of the opportunity to watch the documentary film Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy from my pal Gabrielle, I ordered the movie rental that day (via Rafael @ Home) and signed up for…
One of the things I miss dearly from sheltering in place and physical distancing is not going to our local farmers markets. I’m of the age where it’s better if I maximize caution in venturing out. So, I’ve left shopping and selecting to others, most…
This is a bonafide pantry cake! It was created as “Plan B” to my original idea for this month’s blog since the main ingredient for “Plan A” was not available due to restricted shopping and limited options. It’s apropos to these days of sheltering-in-place with…
We’ve been sheltering in place around the Bay Area for several weeks. I think there’s no time like the present to bring spice into our days that are blurring one into the next. This chicken packs a spicy punch for a “Blursday” dinner and will…
I flirt with the idea of a ketogenic diet. I appreciate the health benefits from eliminating sugar and refined grains, but still am not prepared to fully commit. This, after successfully dropping several L-Bs nearly ten years ago on a keto diet. Back then…
My first, and fortunate, taste of home cooked Filipino food was prepared by my friend, Erlinda, about 25 years ago. She and her husband, Amador, are skilled in their kitchen, and over the years I’ve enjoyed their lovingly prepared dishes. Just ask me sometime about…
Could Nanaimo Bars be having a “moment”? If you are not familiar with this treat originating from the British Columbia city bearing its name, it’s not too soon to start thanking me now. These no-oven-required sweet treats have been a family favorite for years. Decades…
It’s nearly spring and time to welcome local, young greens back to our farmers’ markets! I look forward to the changing of the seasons as it brings new varieties of produce into our markets and onto our plates. Soon after purchasing these tender, baby collard…
There is so much to love about this chewy, chocolate-y, colossal cookie! It whizzes up quickly in the food processor with a few ingredients you are likely to have on hand. Following a quick shaping and baking, you are happily munching a warm cookie –…