The holidays are already upon us, and it’s time to get ready for parties, friends, and family. All calling for — or requiring (depends on your fam...
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Exploring the stalls of my neighborhood farmers' market, it appears that here in California, we're hitting the sweet spot in between winter and sp...
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When you live in California, sometimes you feel hours behind everyone else. Weirdly, we watch a recording of the ball dropping in Times Square on ...
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*Serves two to three 4 red bell peppers, stems removed and seeded 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar kosher salt ...
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This is the second installment of our new coffee series. You can also read the first post about the difference between light and dark roast coffee...
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When I first spotted Rustica in a bookstore, I was smitten right off the bat. I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but let's face it �...
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Serves four, as a starter 1 pound of brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered Canola oil, for frying Kosher salt Aleppo Pepper 1. Pour the...
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*Serves four, as a small plate 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces canola oil, for frying salt and pepper, to tast...
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Last year, Matt and I took a few days off from work to go to New York and New Jersey for a family friend's wedding. Even though the wedding was in...
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Serves four For the noodle bowl: 1 ripe but firm mango, diced 1 pound of shrimp, cleaned 1 package of rice noodles (glass noodles) 1 ta...
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There are some things you don’t talk about on the Internet. Your marital problems, for example. A falling out with a friend. A date with your th...
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We are on the verge of starting a new year and I’ve realized that of all things I have made and shared here, apple cake is perhaps the most impo...