One of my favorite things about Spring is that it means the start of the tomato-growing season. I haven't always been a gardener--in fact, my gardening repertoire is currently limited to growing tomatoes, herbs and peppers. I plan to change this soon; my husband and I have been ... Read More
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Homemade Sourdough Bread: An Ongoing Project
Last year, as part of the Foodbuzz Project Food Blog contest, I tackled one of my kitchen fears: Bread making. For one who considers herself reasonably capable in the kitchen, I had a big fear of yeast and kneading bread dough. It took a challenge to encourage me to go one-on-one ... Read More
Couscous and Cremini Stuffed Bell Peppers w/ Manchego
It seems that I was on the same wavelength as several other bloggers this week--I put couscous on the menu, something I haven't served at home in a very long time. My motivation was to find a replacement for rice since, as I've mentioned a few times, I gave it up for a few weeks. My ... Read More
Quick and Easy: Spinach and Garlic Fried Rice
This post is taking the place of one that I was excited to share with you but likely will not be happening. Last week, while out to dinner with my husband, I came across some fresh sardines at a market in Mountain View. I was curious about their inventory, having never shopped there ... Read More
Bosc Pears with Rum, Mascarpone and Ginger Syrup
It's almost time to bid adieu to pear season. It's a shame because they are one my favorite fruits. When I was a child, my favorite was the crisp and extremely juicy apple pear, An Asian variety. These days I tend to pick up the Bartlett or Bosc varieties but really, I love them ... Read More
Marinated Grilled Prawns, Bulgur Pilaf and Grilled Whole Tomatoes
Are there dishes or certain foods you would love to eat all the time but can't? In my home, I would eat more pork, salty goodies and of course, chocolate. Then there's my husband who would gladly eat shellfish regularly (me too) but there is a small problem. It seems that all he has ... Read More
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