You guys, if you like cookbooks, and you like vegetables, and you don’t have Ottolenghi’s Plenty, do yourself the biggest favor and order/buy it right now. This is my “go to” vegetable cookbook, and it’s beautiful to boot. I’ve been … Continue reading
I’m obsessed with dill. It changes everything it’s added to. *Digression. In my recent adventures in Hollywood-land, I left my regular cooking gig for a new “fancy” gig that promised significantly better compensation. In a series of funny/shocking/sad events, I … Continue reading
Omg, macaroni and cheese! One of the greatest inventions man has ever made! On Saturday, I attended my friend’s annual rib-off (a rib cooking competition). This year, he added a new category in the competition: the “mac-off.” Given that the … Continue reading
*Copper river salmon, y’all! It’s wild salmon season! Maybe it’s having been born and raised in the Northwest, but even as a vegan-leaning person, I have a hard time giving up salmon. I’ve already done a salmon recipe on here, … Continue reading
This is my new favorite breakfast. Making muesli is easy enough, but its preparation poses a psychological challenge (for me). Muesli is best prepared the night before you intend to eat it. If you’re an exceptional meal planner, or the … Continue reading
Zucchini has such a presence in spring and summer, and even though the weather isn’t cooperating, it IS almost summer. While I love all vegetables, zucchini is probably my least favorite. It can be bitter, and it has a weird … Continue reading
*Pre-baking I make granola every week for the family I cook for. It’s one of my favorite recipes; it’s easy, satisfying, and you feel all Martha-Stewarty-Ina-Garteny for making something from scratch that most people normally purchase at a store. This … Continue reading
A lot of people are disgusted by beets. Even more people seem to be disgusted by beet soup. In high school history class, I was assigned to do a group presentation on the former Soviet Union. My group decided that … Continue reading
I’m easing back into blogging after an unintentional hiatus. It seemed good to start with the thing I prepare most regularly at work: crudite platters. I cut up veggies and make dips (hummus/eggplant) every day. I never did either of … Continue reading
Happy New Year! If you haven’t heard, it’s been unusually rainy in L.A. I’m on a serious soup kick (as evidenced on this blog). I’m like Jamie on Top Chef; have you noticed how she’s always making soups? I bet … Continue reading