The Season For Giving
Why buy Nutella when you can make your own? Here’s a grown-up version employing cacao nibs and a dash of ground espresso for added depth and texture.
Let’s Lunch: Leek Gratin
Leek gratin: sweet leeks, bathed in cream and grated cheese brought to life with a dash of nutmeg and a few minutes under the broiler.
Thanksgiving 2010: Begetting Traditions
Our first home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy of a menu from Dorie Greenspan’s newest book, Around My French Table.
Gratitude
Cultivating gratitude for everything in life.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Chanterelles, Sage
A new use for the humble sweet potato: Gnocchi! Paired with chanterelles, tossed in brown butter and dressed up with sage for a satisfying meal.
Let’s Lunch: Carrot Soup & Chicharonnes
San Francisco’s 4505 Meats gave me a bag of Chicharonnes at the Foodbuzz Festival. They made perfect spoons for this velvety thick carrot soup.
Food Photography Workshop
I’m giving a workshop on food photography with the Digital Media Playground in downtown San Francisco. Join us!
New Orleans: Pete’s Pedal Pops & Popstars
Presenting Peter Seltzer of Pete’s Pedal Pops and chef Neal Swidler of Popstars: two creative individuals working to rejuvenate New Orleans’ food scene.
From Alien to Resident
“This is to notify you that your application for permanent residence has been approved.” After three years, five needle jabs and navigating the beast that is US immigration laws and visas, we’re finally here. We’ve transitioned from ‘Legal Aliens’ to ‘Residents’. Which is a pity. I enjoyed referring to myself …
New Orleans: Hollygrove Market and Farm
A look at Hollygrove Market and Farm, a community garden and farmers’ market providing fresh local produce to New Orleans’ Carrollton-Hollygrove neighborhood.