Makes approximately 16 toastsFor the roasted grapes:1 pound of seedless grapes, removed from the stem 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oi...

When I first started blogging, I never got any comments. Each time a post would go out in the ether, I'd hold my breath a little, wondering if a k...

serves four - six3 ripe avocados 1 cluster tomato, seeded and diced juice from 1/2 lime 1/4 cup of diced red onion 1 serrano chili, seeded...

2 sweet potatoes, shaved crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices** 1 quart of canola oil, for frying Smoked Hickory Sea Salt**This month's Premiu...

I was recently lamenting to Matt that I feel like every time I have an opportunity to cook or photograph food, I basically have to approach it lik...

serves sixFor the carnitas:4 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch cubes 1 orange, quartered 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons of taco season...

When Matt is away, I find myself still sleeping on the very edge of our bed. It's funny because when we're both in bed, Matt will often complain o...

Have you ever lost touch with a friend without realizing how it happened? Or found yourself making promises to read more, garden, or take a day of...

Originally posted Jan 26, 2011I am lucky to have been profoundly influenced by two grandfathers, both of whom I affectionately call 'Ded' (sor...

Serves four1 persimmon, thinly sliced with a mandoline 1/4 seeded serrano chile, very thinly sliced (optional) 3 ounces of prosciutto slices ...

*makes 1 quart9 ounces of carrots (approximately 10 small), cut into spears 1/2 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1 1/4 cups of wa...

Serves four1⁄2 baguette, sliced into 1⁄2 inch thick slices 4 tablespoons of butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon of finely chopped ...