I have become reacquainted with an old favorite, and wanted to share it with you, as it would be a great recipe to have during the holidays. It is Choux. Choux is a light pastry dough that is made with butter, flour, water, and eggs. It does not have a baking agent, instead the high …
Appetizers
One of the nice things about living in the Bay Area, or more to the point, San Francisco, is the unpredictable seasons. Just when we thought fall danced by us and winter was throwing their cold shoulder our way, summer appeared. Glorious blue skies and tank top weather was suddenly all around us. Another thing …
I have been on a big roasted garlic kick the past month and have to admit it has been really nice to become reacquainted with an old favorite. There is something about slow roasting a head of garlic until it is sticky and rich in flavor. I love the pungent smell that overtakes the kitchen and eventually rest …
Padróns! The first time I encountered this mysterious little green pepper was at the farmer’s market. Intrigued by their high price tag, I asked the farmer to tell me more. He proceeds to explain how the pepper was Spanish and known as Pimientos de Padron. He went on to say that the peppers are normally …
I am late for the luncheon. My Let’s Lunch friends met last Friday for a glass of bubbly along with their favorite nibbles. I have no excuse. Except, this gorgeous salmon for Home Cured Copper River Salmon Gravlax was still curing! Our luncheon date this month was to share nibbles that we enjoy with a …
I first heard about the Eat. Live. Be. Challenge when I was reading Kristen’s site Dine and Dish. Her post inspired me to reach out to the group Eat. Live. Be. Every time I think about that post, I think WOW. Kristen was so honest about her weight and her goals for the new year. I …