It all started with a craving for pasta with crab. I have this recipe in the archives which happens to be one of my favorites but I wanted a fiery component to the dish this time. In November, when dungeness crab season starts here in the Bay Area, I'll be able to satisfy this craving. In ... Read More
Homemade Spaghetti with Shallots, Sage, Lemons & Anchovies
I reached a very important cooking milestone this weekend. I learned to make my very own fresh pasta! I see you snickering. Big deal, you might say, and now I would tend to agree. I was just so intimidated by the process. I purchased my pasta-making equipment over three years ago and have ... Read More
Caramelized Onion, Feta and Sage Pizza
I picked up 20 pounds of Walla Walla onions last week--an annual perk from our bank. This gift comes every year in July but receiving the postcard inviting me to reserve my bags of onions never fails to feel like a huge windfall. Since the season for this sweeter variety of onions is ... Read More
Pan Bagnat
This sandwich almost didn't happen. You see, it almost cost me the tip of my finger. Well, the jury is still out on the last part but at least my doctor said this morning that I wouldn't need stitches. This is what I get for underestimating a mandoline. I wanted ... Read More
Tapas: Peri Peri Pepper-Almond Dip with Marinated Anchovies
In the kitchen, I have lately found myself stuck in a box, a Jean in the Box, if you will. The lid is tightly closed and I wait for someone to turn the crank so I can spring out and be freed from my limited views on dinner. I have been serving conventional dinner items--soup, salad, ... Read More
Spaghetti with Tuna, Anchovies and Crispy Sage
Whenever I have a craving for comfort food, it would be safe to assume that either rice or pasta will be involved. Rice is a necessary accompaniment to the dishes of my childhood; it goes with everything from chicken stew and sautéed vegetables to marinated meats like tocino and tapa. ... Read More
