Summer has officially arrived in the Bay Area.  Hot days have been creeping into warm evenings, which means there has been plenty of time to linger on our stoop.  We have been sitting out and enjoying a glass of wine or two while grilling and it has been wonderful.  One of our favorite recipes this …

We never pass up the opportunity to make what we think is a kick-ass burger.  When Kita, Girl Carnivore extraordinaire, invited us to be part of this year’s Burger Month we jumped at the chance.  To end the month of insanity, we made a Banh Mi Pork Burger.  And it is insanely good! Before I …

We have been grubbing on fresh corn this summer, and I do not remember it being this juicy and sweet in previous summers.  Every kernel is packed with this sweetness that pops in your mouth with each bite.  Kind of heavenly in a food sort of way.  One of my favorite ways to enjoy summer …

Not your typical Taco Tuesday post.  This recipe goes against all my beliefs of a good taco, which does not typically include all of this gooey cheese.  If you have had tacos in Mexico, you know what I mean.  That being said, I had to do it as the cravings were hard.  I am glad I …

I have been obsessed with the beet hummus at a local restaurant and am thinking about it all the time.  To be honest, when I do go there it is only for the. beet hummus.  While I enjoy the one they serve, I always think it could be a wee bit better and feel like …

I do not have tacos for you today because we are on our way to Guadalajara! Crazy I know, but a client wanted us to come down last minute, so we are literally on a plane now. There will be some taco research being done while we are there. Instead of tacos, I decided to …

I can not believe summer is almost over.  I felt the first nip of fall during my market stroll over the weekend even though the bounty of summer was more than plentiful.  There was that slight crispness in the air, the one that grabs you and begs for bowls of comfort food.  Well, I refuse …

I know!  I know!  Not another heirloom tomato salad!  There are about one-half dozen of these salads featured all over the internet, I hear ya.  You are probably wondering what makes our recipe for Heirloom Tomato Nectarine Salad special.  Well, lots of love was put into this recipe, as well as summer crush, seasonal heirloom …