Some of my fondest childhood summer memories were my car drives with Mom on late August afternoons. We’d search high and low to find the farmer on the side of the road selling the freshest crop of Silver Queen corn out of the back of his pick up truck. Mom would scavenge through all the ears, pull out pieces and prove to me first-hand that the higher the quality of sweet corn, the greater the chance of ear worms. Whenever I bothered to pay attention, there was also some message or lesson to be taught. In the end, we enjoyed the delicious … [Read more...]
Classic Gazpacho
July 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Gazpacho has become my go-to summer soup. I love picking the vegetables from my garden and then mixing them up in a blender and serving the soup cold. It's truly hassle-free. I've experimented with many different flavorful varieties over the years: Mango Gazpacho (our family fave), Almond and White Grape Gazpacho, Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho, Spicy Gazpacho, and Watermelon Gazpacho. However, I now realize that I've never posted a simple recipe for Classic Gazpacho. I asked out resident soup expert, Seriously Soupy, to share her … [Read more...]
Kale Salad with Dates, Almonds & Citrus Dressing
July 14, 2014 By 1 Comment
Your meals for summertime should hopefully reflect the season: light and airy, bursting with JOY and supreme flavor. Or, at least that was my goal this summer for my meals. And, so far, I’ve stuck to that mantra. Since I have been cooking for one these past few weeks while my kids are off at camp, I’ve been trying to make dishes are equally tasty for lunch and dinner and can be served as left overs the next day. Last summer, we fell in love with the Kale Salad with Ricotta and Plums. I think I served it at least once a week. Yesterday … [Read more...]
La Cocina- Cultivating Food Entrpreneurs
July 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite spots in San Francisco is the Ferry Building. I adore weaving my way through the Farmer's Market stalls as well as the shops large and small that celebrate food in all its forms. From restaurants to cafes, artisanal cheeses to fresh local fish, the quality and cultural diversity of San Francisco is on display. But, my favorite aspect to the Ferry Building is the gathering of local farmers, producers, and independently owned and operated food businesses and the customers they serve. I sampled meat rubs and olive oils, … [Read more...]
