Posts Tagged ‘summer’

Today I had the pleasure of participating in a cooking contest at the lovely Omnivore Books on Food in my neighborhood in SF. Periodically, the owner of the book store hosts these contests; a theme is selected, anyone can enter, tasters pay a nominal fee at the door and the winner splits the pot. I always try […]


summer gazpacho

12Aug10

Gazpacho is one of those dishes that you can’t serve to just anyone. It is a cold, savory soup (almost a liquid salad, really). I happen to love tomatoes in all forms — including juice — so I don’t mind its potentially unappetizing, unconventional (to Americans, of course) approach . I love the depth of […]


I love salads. I love the crunch, the savoriness, the multitude of textures and flavors. A beautiful, crisp lettuce is the perfect canvas for building interesting, bold flavor combinations. Currently, this salad is my go-to potluck dish. It’s simple, flavorful, and showcases summer produce. I was first introduced to hearts of palm by Sunset Magazine. Before I encountered […]



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