Lemons + Anchovies

Fresh Strawberry (Mini) Pies

  My usually-lonely cup of tea has company this morning.  I'm having strawberries for breakfast--they're plump and bursting with the freshness of spring.  This is a better start to the morning than I normally have (I rarely eat breakfast) and I can almost feel an extra skip in my step.   ... Read More

My Cinco De Mayo Favorites

  Is there still time to give you menu suggestions for Cinco de Mayo?  I did not try any new recipes this year--my two sisters reign when it comes to preparing the best Mexican food in my family (well, a lot of food, really).  I'm the eldest but I had the latest start in the kitchen. ... Read More

Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies (and a Le Creuset Contest)

  I had a mad craving for peanut butter and Nutella this weekend.  Hoping to satisfy it with a quick fix, I dipped a spoon into a jar of peanut butter, then followed suit with the Nutella jar.  It tasted great, of course, but I wanted something more.  I wanted them together in a baked good.  I ... Read More

Coconut Curry Mussels

  This week promises to be a busy one.  I'm gearing up for a giveaway that I am excited to share with you and I will also finally be able to announce the details of a fun event that I was invited to participate in.  For now, I will share with you this simple recipe for mussels.  I typically ... Read More

Penne with Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Eggplant and Sambal

  This weekend flew by like most of the others.  Aside for a fun evening spent with friends in San Francisco Saturday night, I spent most of my time at home focused on a fun, blog-related project (details coming soon) and the rest in the kitchen.  I should really consider setting up a bed next ... Read More

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