A few years ago a friend gave us a jar of pumpkin butter. It wasn’t homemade, but it was amazing, and I fell in love with it. Smothered over a warm piece of butter toast, it reminded me of my great grandmother, great aunt and grandmother slaving over a hot stove, churning out jars of …
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Who said that pesto has to be made only with basil. Kick it up a nosh or two with this delicious Kale Pistachio Pesto. This recipe will take your boring pasta to the next level, and it will make a chicken sing when simply baked. We finally upgraded our camera. Not because we …
A couple weeks ago I woke up with two things on my mind, Burma Superstar and Homemade Jelly doughnuts. Neither of these items I thought about in years. Those of you who live in the Bay Area are familiar with Burma Superstar. Those of you who do not live in the area, it is an amazing …
Getting quick and dirty here with a short but sweet post. It is Labor Day weekend in the US, which could mean a few things. 1) You are planning some pretty serious cook-outs at your home; 2) You are a burner and are heading to the desert for a weekend of daubachy; 3) You just …
I have been busy working on another freelance photography project for Lindsay Olives. It has been a wonderful opportunity not to mention very fun. Did I mention how delicious the recipes have been? I think of it as work with fringe benefits. It did take a while to get this shot just right, as I am a perfectionist and redid …
There really isn’t anything like a freshly picked peach. Warm from the sun. Tree-ripened sweetness. I love taking that first tender bite, juices wetting my lips and dribbling down my chin. Tastes like summer every time, as does a big bowl of this Roasted Peach Buttermilk Ice Cream. I picked up some amazing peaches last …