When I visited San Francisco in April, my friend BG and I took a long walk to the Ferry Building's farmers market. BG enjoys fresh, delicious, healthy food as much as anyone, and she asked me a question that - surprisingly to me - stumped me. "What do you buy when you go to farmers markets?" ... Um... This was not a trick question, but ... view more
Breakfast + Brunch
Coconut Cashew Date Snack Bars {No-Bake}
In January, I looked at a 4-pound bag of Domino's sugar and had a moment of terror. I bake a lot. This, you know. Recipes for baked treats usually have at least a cup of sugar in them, if not two or more. I go through that 4-pound bag in no time at all. I was not at all ready for a January cleanse of any sort, but I decided that in February, ... view more
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Muffins
In a decade far far away, but really like 6 blocks from where I live, I worked in a different office than I do now. And at that office, it was the job of two people, annually, to chair the "Sunshine Committee," which consisted of exactly two people, and served as a morale booster for the employees. I was younger then - much younger - and had ... view more
30 Second Scrambled Eggs – in the Microwave!
I am completely enamored of this recipe. Well, "recipe" is a strong word for it. Trick? Technique? Call it what you will, but in about 30 seconds, you can make scrambled eggs in your microwave. And they are fluffy, and light, and delicious. No oil, just egg. They pop right out! And it won't be rubbery - as long as you don't spread them ... view more
Lox + Bagel Brunch Bake
I proudly present to you: the Lox + Bagel Brunch Bake! I have been looking forward to posting this recipe for a few months now, and the stars have finally aligned. This recipe combines two of my favorite brunch dishes: the bagel bake and lox and bagels, with all the fixin's. Cream cheese, chives, dill, tomato, onions, capers ... the whole ... view more
Mocha Marble Loaf Cake with Espresso Glaze
This spring has been a busy one, so I am reposting an oldie but goodie from May 2013. This Mocha Marble Loaf Cake with Espresso Glaze is aces. Try it with your coffee this weekend! I could look at this picture all day. But the sooner I get this recipe written and posted, the sooner you can make it. And the sooner your life will be that ... view more