Vietnamese Rice Porridge
In less than ten days, the RGB will be hosting a very happy occasion; our very own wedding reception. You may recall that two summers ago, we eloped to the Bay Area so we could make our 7:30 PM dinner...
View ArticleHow to Eat Kale Without Tasting It | Potato Leek and Kale Soup
I like potatoes. I like leeks. And I like potato and leek soup. But most of the time, I’m not a fan of the signature beige hue. Know what I’m talkin’ about? Luckily, the CSA box for this week boasted...
View ArticleCarrot and Yam Puree with Pork Dust and Micro Parsley
The other day, I made a batch of carnitas. Actually, I made them twice… two days in a row. Both times, I scraped the bottom of the Dutch oven to get out the itsy bitsy pieces of pork that were stuck to...
View ArticleNew England Style Clam Chowder with Andouille Sausage, Fresh Corn and Mushrooms
About a month ago, I had the privilege of meeting Chef Johnny Prep while he was in town to teach local kids how to eat healthy. Johnny brought with him (from Michigan via checked luggage) not one, not...
View ArticleDavidson’s Safest Choice Eggs | Nabeyaki Udon with Oyster Mushrooms, Fresh...
Let’s talk about Salmonella for a minute. You can’t tell by looking at an egg whether or not it contains Salmonella (a bacteria that is the number one culprit in foodborne illness). Further, chickens...
View ArticleA New Reality | Chicken Marsala Stew with Zucchini and Tuscan Kale
It’s been almost three months since two toddlers showed on our doorstep and I became a Parent. Most of time, I don’t really think about the transition. But then there are nights like tonight; I was...
View ArticleSweet Corn Chowder with Roasted Vegetables, Garden Chives and Bolted Cilantro...
We all have a past life, don’t we? Or is it just me? Every now and again, I think about my past life. I lived in Oregon. It rained a lot. I was (mostly) miserable. And I was convinced I had nothing in...
View ArticleRoasted Butternut Squash Puree with Butter Braised Sage Leaves, and Ground...
I tried holding onto summer. I really did. But then I spent a week in the mountains, and saw the Halloween paraphernalia. Everywhere. In the pharmacy, the video store (they still exist!), the pizza...
View ArticlePacking for Idyllwild | New England Style Clam Chowder with Garden Leeks,...
Photo: First Autumn sunset in Idyllwild this year. Also, a bird in flight. I get now why people have second homes. Especially in beautiful places. About once a year, I pack up the whole family (this...
View ArticleA New Autumn Garden for the RGB | Claro’s Italian Market Zuppa Toscana
For me, the highlight of last weekend was a solo drive through the mountains, at sunrise, just so I could see the Autumn colors. (And, to take my puppy on his first five-mile mountain hike.) Hands...
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