Lemons + Anchovies

Fig-Vanilla Buttermilk Scones

Fig-Vanilla Buttermilk Scones Golden, craggy and tall, not too sweet, flavored with figs and vanilla, these buttermilk scones are a tasty mash-up of the American and British cousins. It has been one of those frenetic weeks around here, things happening all at once, having to run from one end of ... Read More

Essential Tools for your Succulent Garden

Essential Tools for your Succulent Garden My succulent tool kit includes both conventional garden tools and other handy items you might not expect. Find out what they are and how I use them. When my husband began to see that the succulent bug might become a long-term condition, he gifted to ... Read More

Vegetable Paella with Shiitake Bacon

Vegetable Paella with Shiitake Bacon Seafood and chorizo aren't necessary for a great paella but there are important elements to make sure you get tasty and satisfying results every time, socarrat and all. I share them here along with this fall-inspired vegetable paella topped with my favorite ... Read More

Baked Turon – Filipino Banana Spring Rolls

Baked Turon | Filipino Banana Spring Rolls Merienda, a late morning or afternoon snack, is a Philippine tradition and Turon is a popular snack time treat. My version of the classic banana spring roll is baked so you can enjoy all the goodness without the deep-fried guilt.  Merienda, ... Read More

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo A good Filipino adobo is all about the proper vinegar/soy sauce ratio. I also share some cooking tips to make this throw-it-all-in-the-pot recipe a winner. [For my Instant Pot version of chicken adobo, you can find the recipe here.] [I've shared a short video of this recipe ... Read More

Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Herbs

Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Herbs A humble pasta dish with toasted garlic, toasted breadcrumbs and two kinds of herbs--sometimes less really is more. One of the first countries I visited as a new traveler twenty years ago was Italy. Like for most people, the country had ... Read More

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