I have a couple of book shelves in my kitchen that hold my most precious cookbooks. No, they aren’t the latest and greatest cookbooks, but they are definitely cookbooks that have made an impact on my culinary life – both before and after getting my culinary degree. There’s the very tattered copy of Larousse Gastronomique that […]
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chili-orange oil

cherry almond clafloutis
In a strange turn of events, it’s freakin’ cold today. A day in the middle of July, in California, and we have been wearing long pants and sweaters all day. Seriously. Cold. But with cooler weather comes the perfect excuse to turn on the oven and bake a delicious cherry almond clafoutis. So here we go! Don’t be intimidated by […]

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Hello from the great beyond! Silence has never been my greatest asset, but this time it was definitely needed. We finally bought a house (!!) and for the last six weeks we’ve been gutting and remodeling like crazy. Hence the long silence. Most house purchases seem to be just another step in the progression of people’s […]
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




















