In case you haven’t noticed, it is Valentine’s week. My kids have been frantically writing cards for all their classmates coming up with the cutest appreciation ideas: you make me laugh, you always help out and you know good jokes. They have been advised, not to bring any chocolates or sweets into school. That did not prevent one boy in class to bring in bacon one year. Individually wrapped slices of “Bacon Appreciation” for each kid in the class. Isn’t that absolutely genial? Of course, he immediately became my sons’ hero. In case indulging your loved one with bacon isn’t what you had in mind, show your love with this aptly named raspberry dessert instead. Come and make some Hot Love with us! Huh, this sounds promising! Continue reading “Happy Raspberry Valentine’s!”
Category: Recipes
Nuts and Seed Aren’t Just For Birds: Make Dukkah!
Have you heard of dukkha? To be honest, I can’t say that I’ve known about it for long. It’s a savory blend of roasted nuts, seeds and spices that hails all the way from Egypt. The fragrant mix is absolutely delicious, very versatile and super easy to make. Where have I been that I didn’t know about it sooner? Here’s to more dukkah in my house and, hopefully, yours, too. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Nuts and Seed Aren’t Just For Birds: Make Dukkah!”
Orange You Glad It’s Citrus Season in California!
It’s winter here in Northern California, which means it’s citrus season! This time of year, we love to get our hands and bellies full of these wonderful yellow, orange, pink and green-skinned gems. Today, it’s the oranges that are taking center stage. Whether you prefer navel, cara cara or Valencia oranges, it’s now that we can stock up on vitamin C and with the agreeable flavor of oranges it’s rewarding to get creative in the kitchen. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Orange You Glad It’s Citrus Season in California!”
Clarifying Clarified Butter
Ever heard of ghee or clarified butter? In an effort to use more whole-some and truly “natural” ingredients, ghee and clarified butter have made a come-back in many cookbooks – or maybe they really have never left – and are often used instead of highly refined plant oils. Do you regularly use it? Do you know why so many recipes do? Have you ever made it? Today we’ll look at ghee and clarified butter in more detail. My grandmother and mother regularly use it, always having a little bowl of it in the fridge or cold pantry. Let’s see what’s all the fuss about ghee. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Clarifying Clarified Butter”
Chickpeas to Ring in the New Year
Happy New Year. We are thrilled to have you back and are looking forward to yet another fabulous year together. The holidays reinforced my belief that we feel better and happier when we eat good, clean and fresh foods, ideally in good company. There is no silver bullet when it comes to eating well. Our decisions should be driven by the signals our bodies send us after eating certain foods. Not feeling bloated, tired, stuffed or generally depressed is worth the extra effort that it takes to be smart about what we eat. For me, it’s the year of simple food, of slow food, and yes, also of baking good sourdough bread. And with today’s post, we are off to a great start. Here’s to 2015, together. Come and cook with us. Continue reading “Chickpeas to Ring in the New Year”
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