Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Classic meat and rice filled dolmas get a huge boost of flavor with herbs and two ingredients I love. They can also easily be made without meat, too. My husband is nothing if not consistent, particularly when it comes to food. Actually, maybe predictable is the ... Read More
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
Baked Spelt Empanadas (and Hello Again)
Where do I begin? I hadn't intended to be away so long, you see. The last time I was here it was January, full of the promises each new year brings. My husband and I had just returned from spending the holidays in Hawaii--inspired, recharged, renewed. But life has a way of pulling the rug ... Read More
Kettle Corn with a Kick
There was a time when a small section of my kitchen wall, about 4 ft x 1.5 ft, was decorated with mementos of our movie dates. Because my husband and I are incapable of remembering 90% of the movies we've seen, even minutes after walking out of the theater, we decided that taping the ticket ... Read More
Seeded Crackers
If you've been coming here for a while you might have noticed that I have a thing for homemade crackers. It hardly seems worth the trouble to make them when there are countless very good store-bought options. The best ones command a premium price and they're a nice treat but at the speed my ... Read More
Rosemary-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
My neck of the woods is abuzz with anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday--loyal fans eager to see their 49ers play (win?) in just a couple of days. I haven't followed football much since leaving home in my early 20s but I am every bit a fan (my family would disown me otherwise). I may not yell ... Read More
