I don't know about you but getting up on Monday morning is not my favorite part of the week. Sometimes, long after my early-riser of a husband has gotten up and fixed his breakfast, I find myself still negotiating with the clock for yet another ten minutes. Finally, 6:30 comes…then 7:00 ... Read More
Pork Chops, Fregola Sarda with Persimmon & Mint and Sautéed Dandelion Greens
One of the things my husband and I like to do during the week (read: to avoid crowds) is to visit the San Francisco museums for their current exhibits. Over the last couple of months we've been to the de Young twice: first to see the Bulgari jewelry exhibit and more recently, David ... Read More
Persimmon Scones
Without intending it, it seems I've embarked on a mission to find the perfect scone recipe in the last few weeks. I've shared a few here that I'm very happy with (here, here, here and here) but I think it never hurts to find a new favorite, right? On a recent weekend stay in Napa Valley, my ... Read More
Homemade Spinach Pasta with Basil-Parsley-Cashew Pesto
I attempted to keep a secret from my husband this past week…and failed. It's not my modus operandi but I wanted to preserve my reputation as a decent homemaker. In a moment of laziness last weekend I dumped leftover vegetable soup down the disposal, about 2 cups worth--a big no no around ... Read More
Olive Oil Cake with Sautéed Apples & Pears
My bedroom in my childhood San Francisco home was situated in front of the house. My middle sister and I shared an adjoining bathroom while my youngest sister's bedroom was on the opposite end, next to my parents' bedroom. It was not uncommon when I was in junior high school to see kids ... Read More
Chicken Tortilla Soup
It's been quiet around here, I know. But behind the scenes life has been happening and it's all taken place outside of my kitchen. There's been no time to stand still or to get lost in routine which, for me, means having a regular cooking schedule and the time to photograph the dishes so I ... Read More
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