Simply Sauteed Garlicky Pea Shoots
Simple garlicky sauteed pea shoots… one of our favorite easy, spring veggie side dishes.
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Fun Pocket-Portable Food: Empanadas
Children love “pocket-portable” food and if you make these empanadas with them, they are a guaranteed to be a hit. They can be filled with virtually anything – catering to the pickiest of… Read More
Our Very Favorite Biscotti
These classic biscotti have the seal of approval of not one, but two Italian nonnas. Perfect for dunking and lots of fun to make with kids.
World Bento: Argentina
This bento is one of my favorites so far – mostly because the little one came home and exclaimed – “Oh wow! What a beautiful bento!” This has all the classics from Argentina… Read More
An English Classic – Rhubarb Fool
Classic British rhubarb fool is about as easy as it gets when it comes to making a homemade dessert from scratch. This summery, creamy, fruity, cool dessert made for some very happy campers at my house.
Two Ladies Mochi (Hilo, Hawaii)
This is the mochi that will spoil you for all others. On our recent trip to the Big Island we munched our way through this gorgeous assortment of island-style mochi treats from Two… Read More
Food Find: Fraiche Yoghurt
We are sort of over our “fro-yo obsession”. The daily after school snack at Tutti Melon and other fro-yo establishments, is a thing of the past. Most frozen yoghurt feels like a healthy… Read More
Spring Finds at the Alemany Farmer’s Market
Here’s what the farmer’s markets are looking like around here right now: English peas, fava beans, asparagus, fennel, citrus and don’t forget lots and lots of strawberries….
A Taste of Tuscany: Farro Soup from Lucca
I was excited to run across this Mark Bitman rendition of the famous farro and bean soup typical to the town of Lucca in Tuscany. My husband’s Italian side of the family happens… Read More
Off the Grid’s Picnic at the Presidio
Hurray! Off the Grid Picnic at the Presidio is back starting this Sunday (April 21st) till October 27th. Every Sunday between 11am and 4 pm, head to the Main Post in the Presidio… Read More
