Sunny Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Meyer lemons are abundant year-round on my trees in Sausalito. I try not to waste a single lemon. I give a lot of them away as gifts to friends and neighbors, and I look for new ways in which to...
View ArticleBest of the Best for 2011
This was a year filled with extraordinary food and beverage adventures. It was difficult to narrow down a “Best of the Best” list, but here are my picks for 2011: Best Overall Coffee Experience:...
View ArticleThe Fremont Diner in Sonoma, California
The Fremont Diner in Sonoma is truly a diner. But one with farm-to-table fresh ingredients – and housemade bacon. I like that their food has a bit of a Southern flair. And the old truck parked...
View ArticleChocolate Amaretto Truffles
I adore truffles, and they are so easy to make! If I am flavoring them with a liqueur, herb or spice, I use semi-sweet (around 62%) chocolate so that the flavor of the liqueur, herb or spice comes...
View ArticleRoasted Artichokes with Roasted Meyer Lemons
Artichokes and Meyer lemons are a great pairing. And I love them both roasted. I first had a similar dish at Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena, California. I went home, picked some Meyer...
View ArticleOld-fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes
I loved this dessert as a child. We made it often in the summertime to feature the wild strawberries that grew near my grandmother’s farm. We used whipped cream for the topping then, but I have...
View ArticleMeatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an...
View ArticleLondon’s Wonderful New Choccywoccydoodah Shop
This is a guest post by Jennifer De Guzman Rolfe, an ex-pat Californian foodie now based in the UK. Jennifer is the owner of Jen’s Just Desserts. Choccywoccydoodah’s London store is now open! After...
View ArticleMes Amis Cafe in Somerset
Note: This blog post is from the talented Jennifer De Guzman Rolfe of Jen’s Just Desserts in the UK. Have you ever been somewhere so special that you immediately want to tell everyone about the...
View ArticleSpring Onion, Roasted Pepper and Mushroom Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Loin with Mushroom-Hazelnut Stuffing
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup celery, peeled and chopped 1/2 lb. assorted mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 1/2 c. country bread, cubed and toasted 1 – 1 1/2...
View ArticleSpread of Roasted Red Peppers, Walnuts and Pomegranates
Ingredients For the pomegranate syrup: 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup sugar For the spread: 2 cups roasted red peppers, chopped 2 cups lightly toasted walnuts, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 T...
View ArticleBruschetta with Strawberries, Yogurt and Lemon Verbena
This recipe is quick and easy and healthy, too! Ingredients 4 slices of thick country bread Good quality extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh, seasonal strawberries, coarsely chopped About 6 medium...
View ArticleSouthern-Style Cornbread Dressing
I grew up eating cornbread dressing for special occasions, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. This dish, baked in the oven in a casserole-style baking dish, is made with savory homemade cornbread and...
View ArticleChocolate-Banana-Cinnamon Whole-Grain Paninis
These chocolate-banana-cinnamon paninis are favorites of ours. We have them a couple of times a month for breakfast, usually on the weekend. We like to use rustic bread from the farmers market, along...
View ArticleSungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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