Serves four For the granita: 1/2 cup of lime juice (squeezed from about 4 limes) For the oysters: 1-2 dozen of assorted oysters 1 teasp...
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When I studied abroad in Italy as a junior in college, I diligently maintained a journal. It was a leather-bound notebook that I’d gotten as a g...
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*serves four 4 large tomatoes, quartered* 1 red chile pepper, seeded and cut into long, thin slices* salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste...
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Serves four - six 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 cup of cane sugar 1/2 cup of powdered sugar 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1 te...
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It's that weird time of the year when the rest of country gets ready to buckle down for Fall while San Francisco enjoys our brief summer. It's kin...
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Melissa and I have never met in person but like many of my other 'blogger friends' she feels like a real life friend. We're emailed about babies a...
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We all lie to ourselves on a daily basis. Whether it’s a little or a lot, about the small stuff or the big stuff, these lies get us through our da...
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Plans change. Sometimes you're prepared, and sometimes you're not. Some people deal well with unexpected changes. They tell themselves to chin up, a...
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I was a sociology major in college and my fascination with the discipline has stayed with me. One of the things I love about sociology is that it ...
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I’ve never been a cupcake person. I’m not much for pie, either. But it takes a certain type of cupcake (and a certain type of pie) to win my h...
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Serves four - six For the tarragon syrup: 4 sprigs of fresh tarragon 3⁄4 cup of sugar 1 cup of water For the lemonade: 1 cup of lemon ju...
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Despite the very limited space in my kitchen, I’m particularly fond of my breakfast vessels and gadgets because I am particularly fond of breakf...