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Jerky is the quintessential snack for all of my uber-active friends. It packs a serious amount of lean protein into a tiny, dehydrated package. And since it doesn’t need refrigeration, wilderness hikers and skiers alike can bring it along to fuel up on their adventures without having to worry about it spoiling. Only problem is [...]
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Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like baking a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies. Something about mixing sticks of butter with cups upon cups of sugar and then topping it all off with added chocolate or frosting is pure bliss….and totally justified during the holidays. So to kick of the baking season, I had [...]
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Something I treasure as an ultimate indulgent treats is fig jam with goat cheese on crackers. Every time I find myself in a specialty food shop – or up in Napa where country stores with gourmet goods are a dime a dozen – I can’t resist buying a jar. But at sometimes upwards of ten [...]
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As the days get shorter and it starts to gets dark even before I leave work, I begin to yearn for heartier fall meals. I want things that will fill my kitchen with wonderful smells, really fill me up and leave me satisfied. But in trying to keep my waistline in mind, I can’t automatically [...]
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To me, rice pilaf sounds about as exciting as dry toast. But with the addition of sweet and tangy pomegranate seeds, the traditional rice pilaf with barley and wild rice take on a whole new life. The bright red seeds pop in your mouth, creating a great contrast with the earthy flavors of the grains. [...]
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Before I met my boyfriend he never ate breakfast, which totally baffled me. I didn’t think it was possible for anyone to wake up and function for hours on an empty stomach. Plus, hadn’t he heard the all important rule that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Needless to say, he’s jumped [...]
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I’m a HUGE breakfast person, but I am more of an oatmeal or eggs kind of gal and rarely venture into the pancake realm – mainly because it takes more effort to make them. Also, pancakes usually feel dense and heavy to me, which is not the way I want to start my morning. But I [...]
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Never underestimate the power of roasting a chicken. It requires a small ingredient list and minimal prep work, fills your home with wonderful smells, and provides leftovers galore (well for us it does, party of 2). The key to a moist, juicy bird is purchasing good quality meat. On my first visit to Chez [...]
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This is why I love northern California…even though it is snowing and raining throughout most of the country, I’m still getting delicious, ripe tomatoes in my CSA box like it’s the middle of summer! The beauties I got this week were so ripe that I decided to turn them into tomato sauce before they spoiled. [...]
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Curry powder is actually the combination of several spices, including turmeric, coriander, cumin, pepper, mustard and others depending upon the type. Given all these strong ingredients, it’s no wonder that I can feel my body temperature rising when I eat it! This recipe, however, helps soften the spice with the refreshing addition of chutney and [...]
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