{recipe} Strawberry Crumb Cake
I don’t know why more folks don’t use wine in cake batter. It makes for a very tender crumb and adds richness and acidity that’s especially welcome in a berry-laden cake like this one....
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{recipe} Baked Salt and Vinegar Sweet Potato Chips
Another day, another snack. This time I took sweet potato slices to the oven, seasoned with salt, thyme, and a vinegar tang. Fantastic! Unlike other oven-baked vegetable snacks like crispy edamame or kale chips,...
{recipe} Crispy Parmesan-Garlic Edamame
I am a big-time snacker. I love a salty snack with wine or cocktails before dinner, during that afternoon lull around 3 PM when I get sleepy and unmotivated, and late at night watching...
{travelogue} Magic, Madonnas, and Millennia in Matera, Italy
I am guessing you have never heard of Matera, a city in the far south of Italy. Despite its incredibly unique and beautiful architecture and its fascinating history, it doesn’t even make it into...
{make this} Fettucine Alfredo
My nephew is extremely picky – but one thing he absolutely loves is fettucine Alfredo. It turns out, you can make this fabulous dish in about 15 minutes from start to finish. And it’s...
{recipe} Orecchiette with Sugar Snap Peas & Parmesan Sauce
Today is officially the first day of spring, and I couldn’t be happier. Seeing all the green, sprouting stuff in the market makes my taste buds tingle. I am excited to shake off the...
{10 second vacation} Loving Life on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Lake Atitlan is a beautiful volcanic lake in Guatemala. No matter which of the many towns you visit there, you are sure to find friendly people, breathtaking vistas, and relaxing spots to sit and...
{how to} A Cake Shaped Like the Number One (for My Number One Boy)
My little guy is one year old today! So I made this birthday cake to celebrate. Initially, I was totally uninspired as to how to decorate it, but I saw he was in his...
{how to} Spicy Soy Kale Chips
I have talked about why I like kale chips before, but now that I’ve started making them with an Asian twist, I like them even more. I have started making these as an appetizer...
{recipe} Pistachio Parsley Pesto
I live in San Francisco, so it shouldn’t surprise you that I have a fair number of vegan friends. I used to dread coming up with a vegan meal that everyone would enjoy, but...
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