Swiss chard is one of those vegetables that I keep meaning to try; it seems so interesting, with those colorful stems and strong green leaves. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good-looking, seasonal organic vegetable.Lately I've been checking it out at the farmer's market and thinking "maybe, someday…" but always end up … Continue reading My Spring Fling with Swiss Chard
I'm kind of apathetic toward peanut butter and jelly. There, I said it. I know, I know...who doesn't love PB&J?! It's a uniquely American thing that's like mother's milk to kids who grow up in this country. But I didn't grow up eating peanut butter and jelly, so for me it's been an acquired taste. … Continue reading Inspired: Rethinking PB&J
This line from the musical "Carousel" has been running through my head all day. As I was trying to decide between several topics for today's post, it occurred to me that March has been a packed month, food-wise! From the arrival of spring fruits and vegetables in the markets, to local (and not-so-local) field trips, … Continue reading March Went Out Like a Lion
For the past month or so, new dietary guidelines from Brazil have been making food news here in the US. Marion Nestle's blog, Food Politics, lists the ten easy-to-understand guidelines proposed by the Brazilian government. There are no pyramids, no squares, no "this many servings," just common-sense advice for eating well and mindfully. Fresh food, … Continue reading Eat the Brazilian Way
Here I was thinking that I'd have to tuck this post away for a rainy day. Well, I'd like to thank Mother Nature for her excellent timing! As a followup to last week's post, Inspired: Food Waste, I'm sharing my version of Spring Vegetable Broth. Oh, I know what you're thinking: "uh, Anni, it's so much … Continue reading Spring Vegetable Broth
Lure+Till brings farm-to-table dining with a hip Mission vibe to downtown Palo Alto. Open just a week, the place has already been packed every night -- and with good reason. Centrally located on the corner of Hamilton and Emerson (across from Peninsula Creamery), the restaurant/bar space is warm but not overdone: dark wood tables, comfy … Continue reading Eat Local: Lure+Till in Palo Alto
This first Saturday of spring brought a perfect morning for visiting the College of San Mateo (CSM) Farmers' Market: sunny, clear blue skies, and just a touch of coolness in the air that you know will make way for a pleasantly warm day later. Bliss! This kind of day is one of the reasons I'm … Continue reading Shop Local: San Mateo Farmers’ Market
A decade ago, you'd be hard-pressed to find macarons in the Bay Area, let alone in the 650. If you mentioned macarons to most people, they'd think you meant a macaroon -- the coconut cookie popular at Passover -- or that you were trying to be fancy when what you should have said was "French … Continue reading Have You Had Your Macaron Today?
Since starting this blog I've been writing about the CSA boxes that arrive on my doorstep twice a month, along with the various market-basket projects I've been pursuing with them. It's been a Christmas-morning, present-opening palooza of soups, salads, side dishes, and pastas -- complete with food porn. What I haven't been sharing with you … Continue reading Inspired: Food Waste
My Sunday mornings are usually relaxed and schedule-free. Sunday afternoons are spent catching up with family, running errands, and planning the week to come. But Sunday mornings are for lounging and just enjoying the indulgence of no obligations. This morning as the clouds dispersed and sunlight found its way through my kitchen window, I was … Continue reading Sunday Morning Scones
