Steamed Clams & Shrimp with White Wine & Bacon

One of the most pleasurable activities of summer is digging into a pile of fresh, steamed seafood with your hands. Enjoy this impressive-looking and delicious feast before summer’s end! I hadn’t previously cooked fresh clams before because of their easily-perishable …

Miso-Marinated Black Cod

We recently joined a sustainable fish delivery service (CSF) called Sea Forager (based in the San Francisco bay area), and have since been enjoying the freshest selection of seafood that we’ve ever had. It’s so indulgent, and it’s fantastic to …

Crisp Roasted Artichokes with Parmesan

How do you feel about artichokes? Do you love them, or could you use some convincing about their tastiness? The artichokes I ate as a child were prepared simply; boiled until soft, and served with a side of mayonnaise. The …

Pumpkin & Pear Spiced Muffins

Walking down the streets, I see an army of over-the-knee boots, chunky knit hats, long jackets, and thick scarves. The wind feels more chilly than refreshing, and my favorite part about getting home (besides getting a bear hug from my …