A Million Cooks
I have been working with the folks at A Million Cooks for about a year. A Million Cooks is a resource for people interested in the food they eat, who grows the food, where it comes from, where to buy...
View ArticleSmoked Ham and Apple Pancakes
This morning I decided that I wanted something a tad sweet but also savory for breakfast. I had bought a tiny smoked ham from Taylor Boetticher at Fatted Calf, and I wanted to include some of that for...
View ArticleCarneros Bistro & Bar
I was thrilled to have lunch with a friend at Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar in downtown Sonoma. I had been hearing about this restaurant for so long and especially about the executive chef, Janine...
View ArticleSnowy Food Weekend in New York City
We love to visit New York in December and were just there for a weekend filled with food, holiday cheer and snow! We decided to stay in the SoHo area of town to be close to many of the things we...
View ArticleSouthern-style Holiday Candy – Divinity
When I was growing up in Georgia, I made a candy called Divinity every year for Chistmas. I would give plates of it away as gifts. Somewhere over the years, I stopped making it. This year, I...
View ArticleRoasted Goose
This year we decided to cook a goose for the holidays. We had never cooked one before so this was new territory. Our inspiration came from one of the farmers at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers...
View ArticleMashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Braised Leeks
This is one of my favorite side dishes. I have always loved soft, braised leeks, and they are plentiful right now in our Bay Area farmers markets. They are a perfect addition to mashed Yukon gold...
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Meyer Lemon Curd
I have an abundance of Meyer lemons year-round on my trees in Northern California. One of my favorite ways in which to use them is in tangy and sweet Meyer Lemon Curd. This curd is so versatile. I...
View ArticleMaster Cheese Affineur, Claudine Vigier of La Fromagerie du Comtat in Provence
Carpentras has become one of my destinations in Provence. It is home to one of my favorite restaurants, Chez Serge, to one of my favorite patisseries, Patisserie Jouvaud, AND to the best cheese shop...
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New Year’s Day Good Luck Soup
I grew up in Southeast Georgia, and our tradition for good luck for the New Year was eating Hoppin’ John. To us, Hoppin’ John was a big pot of dried black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowl or ham shank....
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon...
View ArticleProvencal Tomato Soup
Ingredients 6-8 lbs. ripe tomatoes ½ cup olive oil Sea salt Pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 head garlic 1 ½ cup crème fraiche You will also need: Large roasting pan Food processor Tasting spoons Large soup...
View ArticleFresh Tomato Tart with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, cut into ½” thick slices and de-seeded (or use tomato confit) 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleRoasted Sweet Tomatoes with Basil
This dish works best with sweet, fresh tomatoes, such as sungolds or sweet 100’s. Ingredients 2 cups tiny sweet tomatoes, stems removed 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 T...
View ArticleChilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
This soup gets its freshness from a hint of lemon verbena. Be sure to choose the sweetest tomatoes you can find. I like to serve this soup over a piece of poached salmon. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive...
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an entree...
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