Monthly Archives: July 2011
{recipe} Homemade Kettle CornJuly 27th, 2011
Some girls like chocolate. Me? I need salt. From chips to crackers to nuts to popcorn, I’m a snacker, through and through. My mom used to make popcorn on the stove when we were kids. Her timing was perfect: just … Continue reading
{recipe} Garlic Roasted TomatoesJuly 25th, 2011
I guess I didn’t realize how much I love tomatoes until this moment. Looking back over the past month of posts, I see at least two other recipes that rely heavily upon tomatoes, dishes I could easily eat every day. … Continue reading
{recipe} Coffee Balsamic MarinadeJuly 22nd, 2011
This is a marinade I turn to again and again when I’m short on time but want to pack a ton of savory flavor into meat. Most likely you’ve got everything in your pantry already: coffee, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, … Continue reading
{recipe} Arugula Salad with Raspberry DressingJuly 18th, 2011
Summertime salads really shine thanks to the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be yours for a song at any farmer’s market or fruit stand. With colors so vibrant and varied you think you’ve stumbled into a child’s … Continue reading
{recipe} Rack of Lamb PersilladeJuly 15th, 2011
Rack of lamb is one of those things that has always sounded horribly grown up to me, like wearing gloves to church or being a person who actually owns stockings. Considering I spent most of my time in Gap t-shirts … Continue reading
Summer Days in Sacramento & San FranciscoJuly 12th, 2011
I’m a California girl, born and bred. My parents raised us in San Francisco’s Bay Area and later in Sacramento, and I still have a soft spot in my heart for both cities. With friends and family spread throughout the … Continue reading
The Gonzo Gourmet Turns One!July 5th, 2011
The Gonzo Gourmet turns one today and to celebrate, I wanted to share with you my 10 favorite recipes; essential recipes, you might say. Again and again I hear people say they can’t cook, or they hate to cook, or … Continue reading
{recipe} Panzanella SaladJuly 4th, 2011
Growing up, I hated tomatoes. They were bland, pale pink and did nothing to liven up a salad. My distaste was so well known that on a visit to my grandparent’s home in Bronxville, New York, my Pop Pop bribed … Continue reading
{recipe} Toasted Garlic Tomato SauceJuly 2nd, 2011
If you somehow find yourself with extra tomatoes, or just want a sweet tomato sauce that comes together in minutes, then I’m excited for you to try this recipe. The toasted garlic elevates the sauce to something slightly savory, a … Continue reading