Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

recipe for a cold, cold day

Back in upstate New York where we are routinely seeing highs in the low 20s, I find myself gravitating much more towards hot stews, soups, and creamy vegetable dishes than I ever did in California. I have always been a fan of seasonal cooking, but I believe that living in a place that sees such distinctive differences in temperatures throughout the year, my body naturally craves the foods that will keep the chill off my bones.

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My new favorite recipe

I have been wanting to try this recipe for quite some time, and yesterday I spent the day avoiding the horrendous Bay Bridge detour traffic in my house making this delicious soup. The recipe is way too long to write out (it is Sunday morning after all), but I believe the picture speaks for itself and I’ll gladly share the details if you email me. Compromise, right?
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Celebrating fall.

Although the forecast for San Francisco this weekend calls for sunny 75 degree days, my heart is
currently on the east coast where my family huddles together in the crisp autumn days. Inspired by the desire to wrap a scarf around my neck, I made this simple AND delicious soup today for a client.

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