RECIPES

Orange Curd

Lemon is the undisputed queen of curds, yet there are a few additional, lovely options for oranges, grapefruit, and lime.  Orange curd provides an intense flavor, without quite the potent punch of lemon. Its terrific with scones, on...

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Pavlova Meringue

Pavlova Meringue Pavlova is an ethereally light dessert made of a marshmallowy meringue, whipped cream and typically a fresh fruit compote. It is...

In Season: Artichokes

All About Artichokes! Plant Name: Cynara scolymus Artichokes are part of the thistle family. If left in the garden to continue their growth, what we...

GARLIC SCAPE & PISTACHIO PESTO

DO NOT GO GENTLY INTO BORING PESTO – RAGE, RAGE AGAINST SUBTLE! This entire post should be capitalized. This is capitalized, extra shouty pesto...

Lighter Broc-Mac & Cheese

Lighter Broc-Mac & Cheese What makes great macaroni and cheese? It’s the creamy, tangy sauce, right? Well surprise, everything we associate...

Thai Celery Salad

Thai Celery Salad A very simple, yet strangely addictive salad.  Ingredients 1 tablespoon light oil (olive oil will work fine)  1...

HONEYED GOAT CHEESE AND FIGGY FLATBREAD

Figs season has just kicked off! When organic figs come into season, they are so sweet, they’re great to mix with something sour, creamy and...

WATERMELON & ELDERFLOWER SORBET

This is a very light, refreshing sorbet, perfect for the hottest of days. There are directions below for both food processor and ice cream maker...

THAI NOODLE SALAD

Sweet, heat, sour, and salt. This little salad packs it all! The thin rice noodles just soak in boiled water for 5 minutes, meaning no cooking, other...

GOLDEN STATE OF MIND CAKE

Apricot season happens to coincide each year with the NBA finals, at least in California. Which often means the Golden State Warriors are playing in...

GRAPE & ROSEMARY FOCACCIA

This focaccia is so comforting, flexible and easy. It’s part naturally sweet and part earthy herbs.  We like it stretched or rolled thin and...

Fried Chicken

Best Oven Fried Chicken

Is your kitchen a “no fry zone?” We understand. The mess, the spatter, the smell that lingers and lingers. For every person who swears frying is no...

Blackberry ice cream with natural magic shell

Blackberry Ice Cream

Blackberry Ice Cream 1 pint / about 2 cups fresh blackberries 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons...

Bourbon Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin

Bourbon Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin The French know how to treat apples. This is very simple, easy dessert when using pre-made, frozen puff pastry. The...

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