I’ve been back from my Italian vacation for over a week, and I’ve spent a good amount of time talking about my trip with friends and family. Max and I loved our time in Italy, especially the week we stayed in Venice. When I tell people this, I get a mixed bag of [...]
Archive for June, 2007
The Venice Debate
Posted in Travel on June 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Chilled Velvety Corn Soup with Tomato and Basil
Posted in Recipes-Soups on June 26, 2007 | 5 Comments »
I adore corn. When cooked with milk or cream, it’s divine. In fact, we used to make corn ice cream when I worked at Absinthe Brasserie, and it was absolutely magical. (It reappears on the menu every so often, so keep your eyes peeled.)
I’ve brought my love of corn and cream to [...]
Charles Chocolates Extravaganza
Posted in Chocolate on June 24, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Yesterday I attended the launch party of Charles Chocolates’ new factory store and cafe in Emeryville. You may have seen Charles Chocolates’ chocolate bars and chocolate-covered nuts in high-end supermarkets in the Bay Area, but what you might not know is that CC also has a delicious line of filled chocolates that, until now, [...]
The Passing of a Friend
Posted in Miscellaneous on June 22, 2007 | 5 Comments »
I received some very sad news today. There was a terrible train accident in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon, and my friend Lucie Buchbinder was struck and killed. I had heard about the accident on the news, but had no idea that the unidentified victim was my friend.
For those of you who don’t know [...]
The Art of Rome
Posted in Travel on June 21, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been up since 3:00am, which is an improvement from yesterday’s 2:30am internal wake-up call. The jetlag is killing me for the most part, but it does have its perks. I’m gaining precious morning hours, despite the fact that I’m losing several on the other end.
I’m back in San Francisco, where the drivers [...]
Jetlag Recovery
Posted in Travel on June 20, 2007 | No Comments »
After almost 20 hours of traveling yesterday, we finally made it home from our overseas trip to ROME…
…and VENICE
Needless to say, we had a fantastic time! More to come soon, once I unpack and get re-oriented.
ON VACATION
Posted in Miscellaneous on June 6, 2007 | No Comments »
I’m taking off for vacation for a few weeks. Where will I be going? What will I be eating? Tune in June 20 and hear all about it!
Spiced Couscous and Chickpea Salad
Posted in Recipes-grains on June 5, 2007 | No Comments »
This is a light, healthy side dish that complements grilled salmon or chicken. For a vegetarian entrée, increase the amount of chickpeas to two cups and serve with roasted or grilled vegetables.
Spiced Couscous and Chickpea Salad
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ [...]
Serious Italian
Posted in Cookbooks on June 4, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I just love a cookbook that starts with a page like this. The book is entitled “The Silver Spoon” or, what I like to call, Italy’s version of “The Joy of Cooking.” It’s the newest member of my cookbook collection.
I did a little cookbook swap the other day and took a trip over [...]
A Gift
Posted in Miscellaneous on June 1, 2007 | No Comments »
I have a new gift.
It’s a dainty little bowl
with scalloped edges…
…cartoon-like flowers…
…and graceful stems.
Thank you, Max.
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