It’s my birthday this Saturday and I’m turning older than I both act and feel. (Any guesses on how many candles are on the cake this year?) I’ve never been one to make a big deal out of birthdays – especially my own. In fact, I’d be happy whipping up a home-cooked meal, opening a bottle of wine and staying in. But Jason insists we go out for dinner, his treat. Who am I to complain? I haven’t picked a place yet, but I’ll know by Saturday morning – either a return visit to Pizzeria Delfina, or tapas at Iberia Restaurant or Cascal….
Corn, Basil and Barley Risotto
We’ve been hit by a heat wave here in the Bay Area, yet somehow I managed to catch a little cold. I blame it on the office AC; despite wearing a long sleeve shirt and leggings, I was freezing on Monday and Tuesday. On Thursday, I was struck by a sore throat and sporadic cough – no fun….
Sweet and Salty BLT
A sandwich is the quintessential meal on a warm summer day. No slaving over a hot stove or stomaching something that only raises your internal temperature. It’s also the perfect pick-me-up when you’re simply too tired to cook – you know, those days you come home from work exhausted and hungry and wish food would just appear in front of your face….
Honey-Oat Pain de Mie
As I write this post, I’m munching on a piece of pain de mie toast – dry with nary a smear of butter or jam in sight. Because that’s the way I like it – plain, so I can really taste the flavor of the honey and oats. But this bread is ideal for making sweet and savory sandwiches, canapés, and croutons, too….
Fava Bean Succotash
I’ve never been a fan of lima beans. Growing up, my mom sometimes served frozen mixed vegetables (warmed in the microwave with a pat of butter) with meat loaf or teriyaki. I’d always stick to the corn, carrots, peas and green beans and push the lima beans aside, even if there were just a few floating in the medley. Something about the color and sheer size of the legumes made them entirely unappealing. Not much has changed since then….
Raspberry Ricotta Sticky Buns
Craving something sweet? May I tempt you with these raspberry ricotta sticky buns? I made them over the Fourth of July weekend for a family get-together but have been waiting to share the recipe until they made their debut on Pottery Barn’s Inside & Out blog. That’s right. While most Americans were chowing down on flag cakes and fruit parfaits for dessert, I was subjecting my folks to breakfast rolls. I don’t think they minded….
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