We came back from vacation just yesterday. Exhausted, burnt out, overfed and overboozed – if that’s even a word. We played hard, exploring beaches and playgrounds, running, chasing, cooking, feasting, and enjoying as much family time as we possibly could. No one slept, except for the grandparents, but their sleep was well deserved after raising […]
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roasted cauliflower dahl

white bean soup with roasted mushrooms
Finally, finally, finally…it rained. And it’s been raining off and on ever since. And it’s wonderful. After living in Seattle for a time and then moving back to California…well, I miss the rain sometimes. I know, call me crazy, but sometimes I just crave the winter weather. Grey skies heavy with mist and fog, twisting colorful hand […]

chimichurri sauce
How was your weekend? Yes, I know it’s now Wednesday, but maybe you had a weekend like I did – long and then even longer because you refused to acknowledge that the weekend was actually over and instead, you dug your heels in the sand and shook your head no and absolutely refused to believe that the week had […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















