1 pound of salmon, skin-on, fresh or pre-frozen, preferably wild 1/4 cup of kosher salt 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon of cognac (optional) ...
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Everything starts anew. Year after year that I live in San Francisco, I am reminded that the fog will roll in right around my birthday. And I will...
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I jokingly refer to our friends, Hannah and Jeff, as our doppelgangers. Hannah and I are both writers (professionally), but she's also a music blogger...
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*serves two 1/2 cup of dried white beans, soaked overnight 1 tablespoon of butter 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley +...
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Glitter. No, I'm not talking about the Mariah Carey movie. I'm talking about HOLIDAY TIME! My absolute, very favorite time of year (aside from summe...
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I distinctly remember when smoothies became a presence in my life. It was in high school, when the first Jamba Juice opened in a strip mall near m...
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When it comes to my culinary education, I can think of a few game-changing cooks, chefs, restaurants, and cookbooks. Some played a key role in int...
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This recipe is Gluten-Free 6 ounces of very good dark chocolate 1 1/2 cups of hazelnuts 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee, chilled 1 teaspoon of ...
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The makings of a really good chicken noodle soup can be argued until the end of eternity. Every culture adds their own flair. From egg noodles to ...
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A few months ago, we kicked off a fun partnership with our friends at IZZE, beginning with a post about hosting a Friendsday Night, Tulum-Style. A...
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Serves two For the pork: 2 bone-in pork chops Espresso sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil For the polenta: 1 1/2 cups o...
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serves six For the carnitas: 4 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch cubes 1 orange, quartered 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons of taco season...