More of us are eating at home trying to stretch food budgets to the limits. One of my favorite penny-pinching dinners is a big bowl of polenta. A true comfort food that not only warms the soul, polenta is simple… Continue Reading
Making a good cake is not only fun, but can be very rewarding. Ditch the boxes of chemical-laden cake mixes and conquer the simplicity of a homemade cake. Trust me, once you get the hang of making your own cakes… Continue Reading
I absolutely love Valentine’s Day, but not really for the obvious reasons. Yes, I adore the heart-shaped red velvet boxes full of decadent chocolates, gorgeous flowers waiting in all of their aromatic glory to make someone feel like the most… Continue Reading
Occasionally there are times when I will bake a different recipe and think to myself, ‘WHY didn’t I think of that!’ – while smacking my forehead. Today this simple peanut butter cookie recipe from Dorie Greenspan did just that. I have… Continue Reading
Crème brulée, French for burnt cream, is a rich, creamy custard topped with a thin layer of hard, caramelized sugar. Crème brulée is one of those perfect desserts that seems complicated, and yet mastering this simple recipe will open the door… Continue Reading
Pate a choux is one of the most versatile doughs in a baker’s repertoire. This is the dough used for eclairs, Paris Brest, cream puffs and the savory lovelies called chouquettes (shoo-kett). Mastering this dough will open up a world of… Continue Reading
One of my favorite cold-weather dishes to serve my family and friends is risotto. Risotto is an incredibly versatile dish, perfect for cleaning out the vegetable drawer or using leftovers. When you learn the basic technique of adding liquid to… Continue Reading
Baking cookies is a tradition that many share over the holiday season. One of my absolute favorite cookies to bake is this simple sugar cookie dough. My house fills with the warm aroma of vanilla, butter and sugar that remind… Continue Reading
Walking into the new Tapas Downtown Restaurant & Bar, I was taken back to the simple, small plates of a favorite restaurant in San Francisco, Ramblas, an incredible tapas restaurant and bar that serves traditional Spanish tapas, sangria and most… Continue Reading
Thank you to everyone who introduced themselves at the incredible Food for Thought: A News Cafe birthday celebration. What a magical evening! I was asked by many of you to share my recipe for the Nut Bars that were served. Well, here it… Continue Reading
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