For my birthday a few days ago my husband and I spent the day in Carmel, an annual tradition. It was a beautiful summer-like day on the beach--in the middle of December. I donned warm layers preparing for a chilly day only to shed them as we walked the mile-long stretch of Carmel State ... Read More
Chicken Tortilla Soup
It's been quiet around here, I know. But behind the scenes life has been happening and it's all taken place outside of my kitchen. There's been no time to stand still or to get lost in routine which, for me, means having a regular cooking schedule and the time to photograph the dishes so I ... Read More
French Onion Soup
Well, hello! My husband and I returned from our trip a couple of nights ago and we've been busy catching up on laundry and fighting jet lag since. Our bodies still on France time, we've been going to bed by 4 -5 pm only to be ready to start the day at 1 am. While my husband hates his ... Read More
Tofu-Making Class at Cavallo Point Cooking School
It all starts with quality soybeans, mature and fully-grown. They are soaked overnight then steamed and ground to a pulp with water. The okara (soy pulp) is then separated from the liquid. The liquid from this seemingly-simple-but-nuanced process is soy milk--thick, creamy milk that is ... Read More
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
One can look at it two ways: I either have a shortage of storage space or, I reluctantly admit, I have too much stuff. Well, I have a partner-in-crime but my husband will never admit it. We've been quite the enthusiastic consumers lately and I'm beginning to feel like if I'm not careful, ... Read More
Ribollita (Rustic Tuscan Soup)
My husband and I spent the weekend in Carmel last week. A local artist's work was showing at a gallery--he was a friend of a friend and we were kindly invited to attend. We also used the quick getaway as an opportunity to get me back on my bicycle again. It has been months since I've spent ... Read More
