When I was little, I refused to eat pesto. I wasn’t a very picky eater for the most part, and the majority of my few dislikes (broccoli, asparagus) came from me and my brother’s general quest to eat fewer vegetables. But pesto pasta – that was one dish that I just couldn’t get behind. This … More Mint Parsley Pesto
Cooking delicious and healthy dishes always seems easier to me in the summer. The days are longer, offering just a little more time to grocery shop and prep ingredients, and the foundation of each dish is simple: whatever fresh produce the abundance of summer has provided. I absolutely love the fruits and vegetables that arrive … More Summer Vegetable Enchiladas
Hello! It’s nice to be back here sharing a recipe after the long weekend. I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day and a marvelous few days filled with sun, fun, and delicious food! I headed up to Sonoma County with my boyfriend, where we stayed at my parents’ home in wine country. We had the … More Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
I studied in Paris for a semester during college, and although I’ve only mentioned it once or twice here on the blog, it was an awesome and interesting experience. I had the chance to live with a French family in their Parisian apartment for four months, and absorbed all that I could about life in Europe. … More One Pot Mac & Cheese
Oatmeal is my go-to breakfast, and I love the warm, nourishing dish on a cold morning. This past winter, I enjoyed a bowl of oatmeal with nut butter and some fresh fruit pretty much every morning. It was simple, easy to prepare, and the perfect remedy to the rain and dark days. Now that the … More Chocolate Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding
The art of cooking is one part precision, one part creativity, and one part magic – at least that’s how I felt as a little girl, watching my mom whip up wonderful creations in our kitchen. I remembering feeling amazed to see her turn even the most basic set of ingredients into a delicious and … More Lemon Curd
These photos are a testament to the deliciousness of these brownies. That’s because I’d intended to include the whole batch in the pictures, but we scarfed them down so quickly that there were only four left by the time I pulled out my camera! Hopefully that gives you an idea of how difficult it is … More Petite Belgian Brownies
Devising ideas for dishes that I want to make is something that I never seem to have trouble with. My Pinterest account is filled with literally thousands of links to every conceivable type of recipe, and I’m constantly browsing my favorite food blogs for inspiration. In fact, I have a running list of dishes that … More Pappa al Pomodoro
Summer is quickly approaching, which means that it’s almost time for picnics, leisurely dinners outside, and potluck barbecues. Summer in San Francisco is notoriously cold, so I’m trying to squeeze in as many summery activities as possible before the fog starts rolling in. What better way to celebrate the sun and fun than an icy … More Recipe Inspiration: Refreshing Drinks
This scone recipe comes from The Cheeseboard in Berkeley, where I grew up. This food establishment is unlike any other place in the world. It’s an amazing cheese shop (with hundreds of types of delicious cheese!), a vegetarian pizzeria serving the best pizza I’ve ever tasted, and a bakery with incredible baguettes and scones. Growing … More Oat Scones
Glitter & Grace 