Lemons + Anchovies

April 6, 2019

Classic Pad Thai

Classic Pad Thai I find most restaurant Pad Thai to be too sweet. The key to a flavorful, well-balanced sauce is to mix your own. Find out how easy it is and how to make an authentic street vendor Pad Thai. Our Sunday morning mountain bike rides along the cliffs in Santa Cruz almost ... Read More

March 30, 2019

Savory Sourdough Popovers

Savory Sourdough Popovers These savory popovers are a tasty way to use up your sourdough discard. They have the added bonus of being company-worthy; your guests will never guess how easy they are to make. Ida, my sourdough starter, turned four years old this month. I've shared my starter ... Read More

March 26, 2019

Spanish Tortilla with Soyrizo

Spanish Tortilla with Soyrizo Traditional Spanish Tortillas (omelettes) are cooked with potatoes. This one is made heartier and gets a meatless flavor boost with the addition of soyrizo. For all my talk of being part-time plant-based, I'm coming to accept that I might never be able to do ... Read More

March 17, 2019

Filipino Fresh Lumpia (Lumpiang Sariwa)

Filipino Fresh Lumpia (Lumpiang Sariwa) My blog is nine years old today and I'm celebrating with Fresh Lumpia. Stir-fried vegetables wrapped in a homemade crepe and topped with a lightly sweet sauce and crushed peanuts. With tips from my mom and my own twists you might not find this recipe ... Read More

March 13, 2019

Instant Pot Kare-Kare (Filipino Oxtail-Peanut Stew)

Instant Pot Kare-Kare (Filipino Oxtail-Peanut Stew) I can't think of a single Filipino who doesn't like kare-kare. This traditional peanut-based stew is a national favorite and now with the Instant Pot, this dish can be at the table in half the time. It might confuse (or annoy) some to ... Read More

March 6, 2019

Black Bean Burger with Shiitake Bacon

Black Bean Burger with Shiitake Bacon Black bean burgers are not just for vegetarians. This meatless alternative is a healthier choice but doesn't skimp on flavor and the shiitake "bacon" adds extra umami. If you had told me twenty years ago--heck, even ten--that I'd one day enjoy a ... Read More