MY RECENT POSTS
- Seeing Red
February 03, 2011 12:32PM - A Crash Course in Crab
January 31, 2011 11:14PM - Mulligatawny Soup
January 03, 2011 11:32AM - Ginger Babies
December 23, 2010 01:39PM - Cookie-Fest 2010!
December 17, 2010 05:08PM
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FEBRUARY 3, 2011 12:33PM
Seeing Red
As a child, I thrilled to red and pink paper hearts, inscribed with simple words of love. Today, I give the three-dimensional, edible kind: heart-shaped red velvet cupcakes heaped with extra love in the form of luscious, finger-licking cream cheese frosting. Irresistible!
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JANUARY 31, 2011 11:14PM
A Crash Course in Crab
Crab curry is at once exotic, delicious, spectacularly beautiful and simple to prepare. Seafood curries are a personal favorite, so I asked my friend Leela Manilal to share her crab recipe. She was happy to do so; especially since she’s a longtime fan of our local San Francisco Dungene… Read full post »
JANUARY 3, 2011 11:36AM
Mulligatawny Soup
Leftovers—who says that they have to be boring? At my
house a juicy roasted chicken and rice one night often means a big
pot of spicy mulligatawny soup the next. No one is ever
disappointed.
DECEMBER 23, 2010 1:43PM
Ginger Babies
Love those fat little tummies. Mmmm. Nibble those tiny feet
and bite off their spicy gingerbread heads. Dark, moist ginger
babies are irresistible and the perfect holiday baking project for
kids of all ages.
Santa’s impending arrival has the kids in my family
bounc… Read full post »
DECEMBER 17, 2010 5:11PM
Cookie-Fest 2010!
Tiny Christmas elves turned my kitchen into Santa’s
workshop earlier this week when they decorated several hundred
holiday sugar cookies and gingerbread people.
Every year they arrive; perhaps it’s the rocking
Christmas music that attracts them, or the long… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 22, 2010 11:12AM
Fruit simmered in wine? Divine.
A beautifully poached pear in red wine is at once simple and a
culinary work-of-art. Dressed up with a fragrantly spiced, ruby-red
reduction sauce and freshly whipped cream, it dazzles the eyes
while blithely dancing over one’s taste buds.
At first glance you might think it a shi-shi,
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 29, 2010 12:17PM
Happy Haunting! Fiendishly Adorable Halloween Treats
Don’t be afraid. Come closer. These crisp,
melt-in-your mouth meringue ghosts are sweet little things that
help make Halloween memorable. They are truly happy and most
playful atop moist, chocolate cupcakes slathered with black
chocolate buttercream frosting, but are alwa… Read full post »
OCTOBER 14, 2010 3:58PM
Marie Simmons: Lunch with a Legend
Marie Simmons is an American culinary treasure whose work over the last forty years has helped change the way Americans eat and view food. A top food writer, teacher and prolific cookbook author, she has been honored with two James Beard Awards and the Julia Child Award… Read full post »
OCTOBER 6, 2010 10:26AM
Secrets of Squid: Frying Calamari at Fior d’Italia
Meet Executive Chef Gianni Audieri, partner and guiding spirit at
American’s oldest Italian restaurant, the Fior d’
Italia in San Francisco. Gianni is an old friend at Beyond
Wonderful sharing his extensive knowledge and classic Italian
recipes that we've adapted for home cooks.
Gi… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 1:49PM
Life (and Great Mexican Food) at the Coffee Shop
My daddy always said, “the best places to eat are those
with all the work trucks parked outside. People who are working
hard go where the food is good, plentiful and fairly priced. And
that’s where life happens.” Years ago, I followed the
trucks to the unassuming Sho… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 8:55PM
Spicy, Fast and Easy
Some nights I leave the office dog-tired and hungry. The last
thing on my mind is a stop at the market , but take-out food is
expensive and often mediocre. At times like this my well-stocked
pantry saves the day. I keep it filled with basic and specialty
ingredients
… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 1:53PM
Hamming it Up: Authentic Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame
The last time that my family and I were in Paris we ate a lot
of
croque monsieurs; those tasty grilled ham and cheese
sandwiches that you find in cafes and bars all over France. I was
never sure if it was the ambience or my imagination, but
… Read full post »
AUGUST 24, 2010 5:36PM
Amazing Erupting Volcano Cake
It smokes, it gurgles and bubbles, then spews orange
marshmallow lava over a dark chocolate mountain of cake. The crowd
goes wild!
I made my first Amazing Erupting Volcano Cake several years
ago when Chef Catherine Christiansen sent the recipes for her
monthly Beyond Wonderful baking column
… Read full post »
AUGUST 17, 2010 12:13PM
Dress to Impress; Mastering Classic Vinaigrette
Growing up, bottled salad dressings were the norm at my
parent’s house. Italian and Thousand Island mainly, sometimes
French. Who knew how long they’d been in the refrigerator
because they always tasted the same with their flavor enhancers,
stabilizers and additives. I just… Read full post »
AUGUST 12, 2010 12:16PM
Friendship and Truffles: The Perfect Pairing
My friend and cook extraordinaire, Leela Manilal, always
enjoys the luscious chocolate desserts at my table—especially
the truffles. She recently asked if I would teach her how to make
them, and I knew that my favorite chocolate-Kahlúa truffles
would be the perfect… Read full post »
AUGUST 9, 2010 1:28PM
Popsicles
Soaring summer temperatures always send the kids outdoors to
cool off in the sprinkler. Add a spirited squirt gun battle and
they are soon tuckered-out and ready for one of my delicious,
homemade popsicles. These sweet treats are easy to make and often
tastier and more economical than store-
… Read full post »
AUGUST 6, 2010 3:48PM
Tackling childhood obesity, one bite at a time.
You might say that David Haskell, director of the Garden of Eatin’ Institute, is planting the seeds for a healthier future—literally. His 10,000-square foot garden at the North Bay Children’s Center is the regional model for nine California schoolyard gardens, created to edu… Read full post »
AUGUST 5, 2010 12:17PM
The Enchanted Garden
When five-year old Sammy was just three, we planted a giant
clay pot with winter greens that became his special garden. He
learned that plants eat and drink through their hairy little roots
and require lots of tender loving care to flourish. They became his
“babies” and along the
… Read full post »
AUGUST 2, 2010 4:37PM
Sweet, Salty, Simply Summer: My Favorite Watermelon Salad
Nothing screams summer like ice-cold watermelon on a
blistering hot day. As kids, my brother and I loved cooling off by
running through the backyard sprinkler, then devouring huge chunks
of crunchy pinky-red melon under the big shade tree out back. We
were young and thought nothi… Read full post »
JULY 29, 2010 12:35PM
Peach Perfection
Trips to the farmers market always yield a treasure or two
that aren’t on my shopping list. So when a vendor approached
with a large sample platter of sliced, golden peaches I
couldn’t resist. They were perfectly ripe, packed with flavor
and dripping juice. Pie! They would make a
… Read full post »
JULY 26, 2010 6:12PM
Juiced Up: Mexican-style Quenchers Beat the Heat
When the outside temperatures soar, I keep my refrigerator
well-stocked with pitchers of freshly made Mexican agua frescas.
These simple, fresh water drinks are made from fruits, flowers or
grains and are the ultimate thirst-quenchers. Unlike American soda
pops and commercially prepare… Read full post »
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