As the summer heat starts to hit, the thought of being in a hot kitchen is not appealing. The only effort this takes is cutting up peak summer produce: tomatoes, peaches, and basil and tossing them with a vinaigrette and some torn bread croutons.
Read MoreOn a warm August morning, we headed to a day at Underwood Family Farms. It is a ‘You Pick,’ farm located about 50 minutes outside of Los Angeles. You gather up your basket, clippers, and head out to the fields on the tractor.
Read MoreOne of the best things about summer is eating outside. Since spending so much time at home, being able to sit in the backyard and have a glass of wine or a meal has made such a difference.
Read MoreSince the quarantine, I have been making a lot of pizza. This cast-iron method makes a delicious golden-brown crust and works perfectly as the base for whatever toppings you like. This is my version of a summer pizza with basil pesto, creamy burrata, topped with lemony greens.
Read MoreEven though things are starting to open up, I still feel slow to rush into restaurants or stores. So with the idea of still enjoying summer, what is better than a summer picnic? Fill your tote with some cold wine, cheese, crackers, and make an afternoon out of it.
Read MoreThis old-fashioned American dessert is a summertime classic, but to achieve a delicious shortcake it is all about the strawberries. Those peak summertime strawberries bursting with juices that are so sweet you can smell them from a distance before you even pick them up to your nose.
Read MoreLast year, the New York Times published an article entitled “ The Aperol Spritz Is Not a Good Drink,” to an uproarious response from commenters to food blogs alike. It started me on a journey to find - what does make the best spritz?
Read MoreToday is Earth Day which I didn’t know when I planned this post, but how aptly timed for my post about gardening! When you cook often, you really begin to appreciate ingredients in a meaningful way. Growing something means investing in the future and that is an uplifting thought at the moment.
Read MoreAs soon as it becomes springtime, I dream of this pasta. It makes the most of spring vegetables like English peas and asparagus along with a lemony cream sauce.
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