Fall has arrived and I’m obsessing about cold-weather companions: pull-overs to pumpkins, cashmere to cinnamon, and all things comforting. I’ve recently been happily immersed in Naomi Pomeroy’s debut cookbook, “Taste & Technique: Recipes to Elevate Your Home Cooking”. It’s a …
Japanese Cuisine Highlights: JETRO Preview Tasting at SF’s Ozumo
I enjoy an enormous range of flavors across all cultural cuisines – the sheer mention of Chinese dim sum, Italian white truffle fettucine, or French macarons instantly perks me up and causes Pavlovian-like salivation. But perhaps most of all, Japanese …
Rose & Raspberry Cream-Filled Chocolate Fudge Tower: Ethereal V-Day Dessert
With Valentine’s Day coming up, one’s thoughts may drift to chocolate, roses, and berries. But a heart-shaped box of chocolate, a dozen roses, and some chocolate-dipped strawberries are so cliche. We can do much better than that! So, I took …
Appetizer and Entree Ideas with Parmesan Cheese
I did a (mostly) Italian-inspired recipe series on Facebook, and I thought I’d share the recipes here! I hope these provide inspiration for easy recipes that are comforting and warming. Buon appetito! Warm Artichoke Bruschetta Makes 6 appetizer servings Ingredients …
Holiday Baking: Blissful Pumpkin Muffins
I’m an avid pumpkin dessert-lover, so when this season rolls around, I have a blast getting into everything and anything pumpkin-related. Last year, I was enamored with this pumpkin and pear spiced muffin recipe. This year, I’ve found a muffin …
Lemon-Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes & Lemon Yogurt Curd
For me, one of the best ways to start a relaxing weekend morning with my guy is to whip up these fluffy, comforting pancakes. They’re great with fresh berry compote, Greek yogurt, and/or powdered sugar, while languid classic jazz plays …