I whipped up this recipe for a quick lunch today, having bought a purple cabbage that was languishing in my fridge that I finally roasted up for meal prep. I felt like the roasted cabbage …
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Recipe: Roasted Cabbage with Spicy Basil Dressing
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Recipe: Tulsi (Holy Basil) and Chamomile Tea
I was gifted this tea from my friend Mary Jean over at Fortitude Farms here in Bakersfield, and I’ve been truly enjoying this herbal tea blend as my afternoon pick-me-up in the office. This tea …
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Recipe: Bok Choy and Tofu Soup
We’ve been having a big season for greens in our garden this winter, and they have all been loving the rain that California has been getting this year. We always grow bok choy in our …
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Recipe: Skillet Apples
Chris and I bought a bag of apples at the Farmer’s Market over the weekend, we couldn’t resist the price ($3 for a big bunch of seconds!). We’re both apple fiends, so I was sad …
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Recipe: Fennel Citrus Compound Butter
Every year, my sister gives me a couple fun tins of fish for Christmas. They’re always different brands and they’re always fun to try, and they make a perfect little after work snack throughout January. …
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You Really Should Be Adding Grated Parmesan Cheese to Your Salads
I’ve been doing this trick for the past year or so, and I have to say – it’s my favorite way to take a salad from Good to Great. Adding a nice handful of finely …
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I Made Kumquat Marmalade from Epicurious
Linzer cookies are always in the rotation of my annual cookie box, and I like to go a little extra every year by making my own jams for the filling (it’s too much, I know …
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I Made Korova Cookies from Dorie Greenspan
We wanted to include a chocolate cookie in our box this year, and as soon as we came across this recipe, we knew it was the one. A simple chocolate shortbread flecked with dark chocolate …
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I Made Pistachio Pinwheel Cookies from Claire Saffitz
Happy Christmas Cookie Season to all who celebrate! If you’re new here to the blog or simply stopping by (welcome!), you should know that Christmas Cookie Season is my Super Bowl – I take it …
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin with Preserved Lemon and Basil Dressing
Well friends, it’s officially my favorite time of year – deep fall, the calm before the storm of the holiday season. Pumpkins and persimmons abound at the farmer’s market, greens taking off in the winter …
Claire Aucella 