From the monthly archives:
Risotto has a bad rep for being a pain to make, but really it’s pretty easy. You just have to be careful not to let the rice get too dry, otherwise it will stick (and burn!) to the bottom of the pan. It’s super versatile; I added fava beans to this version, but you could [...]
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When I was in NYC last week scoping out apartments, I knew I had to squeeze in a visit to this place. Chef David Chang, who recently made news by bad mouthing San Francisco’s restaurant scene, runs the much-hyped-up noodle bar in the East Village. While still irked at his harsh words about our beloved [...]
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Last year, I spotted big brown bags overfilling with fava beans at the market but, at the time, I wasn’t sure how to cook them. When I went back a few weeks later armed with a recipe (and some confidence!) all of the fava beans were already gone! I had to wait until Spring again [...]
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It’s true. Just when I’ve started to learn what variety of produce is in season when and where each grower’s booth is positioned at the Bay Area Farmer’s Markets, I’ve decided to up and move. And not just down the street…I’m headed to New York City, baby. I’ve lived in San Francisco for the last [...]
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Up until recently, I stayed away from egg salad sandwiches with a ten-foot pole. My memories of them brought about images of mounds upon mounds of mayonnaise oozing out from a mushy mess of eggs. Then I discovered the magic of using yogurt in place of mayonnaise in the kitchen. I use it all the [...]
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For all you CSA-subscribing, farmer’s market-loving, seasonally-dedicated foodies out there, can I get a little “hallelujah” now that Spring is finally upon us?? After months of sauteing kale, chard, and cabbage; roasting sweet potatoes and butternut squash; and surviving on citrus and pears for my fruit intake, I was elated to get my box last [...]
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Unless I opt for the occasional splurge and buy eggs at $8 a dozen from the farmer’s market, I routinely buy Rock Island Eggs from Trader Joes. They are very reasonably priced, at $3.50 a dozen, and the packaging boasts 100% Vegetarian Feed. Plus they say, Produced in Sonoma, CA, which is just a stone’s [...]
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In January, I posted about ForageSF’s first Underground Farmer’s Market, which was held in a private home in the Mission, generated lines out the door, and drew a wave of media attention. Since then, ForageSF has held several other markets, growing the vendor list, visitors and venue size considerably.
I checked out their latest market on Friday at [...]
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I’ll admit it. About halfway through prepping these artichoke hearts, I cursed myself for not just buying the already prepared frozen ones in the supermarket. But, I’m happy to report that spending an extra 5 minutes or so to cut up fresh artichoke hearts is so worth it. Unlike frozen artichokes, fresh artichokes have a [...]
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Up until about a year ago, the only way I enjoyed artichokes was steamed whole and served up with a heaping bowl of mayo to dip the leaves in. While that is still one of my favorite side dishes, I’ve come to realize there are so many other ways to enjoy this hearty Spring vegetable. [...]
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