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 …
Decadent Dessert: Buttery Sticky Buns
For some, the new year kicks off with new self-resolutions, as it represents a fresh opportunity to make changes for the better. I embrace the new year for its promise of opportunity and potential, but I don’t make new …
Sweet & Simple: Honey Cornbread
What I love about the holiday season is the fact that we consciously think about and express our appreciation of people who mean a lot to us, and acknowledge those sentiments in communal and festive ways. While I hope that …
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 …