Category Archives: Breads & Grains
{recipe} Gluten-Free Crusty BreadJune 27th, 2012
Bread is something I think about a lot, probably because, for now at least, we’re not on speaking terms. Oh sure, we gaze longingly at each other as I pass by a sandwich shop, and I’ve been known to cop … Continue reading
{gluten-free} PopoversApril 21st, 2012
The most confusing thing about going gluten-free (for me, at least) is the baking. For one thing, gluten-free all-purpose flours cost a gazillion times more than their regular, gluten counterparts. For another, the taste is, well, different. Makes sense, right? … Continue reading
{recipe} Gluten-Free Buckwheat TabboulehApril 5th, 2012
I’ve been to Israel only once. I’d like to go back again. There was so much we didn’t see, and so much I’d want to do again, like swim in the Dead Sea, explore the labyrinthian passageways of the Church … Continue reading
{recipe} Southern CornbreadDecember 12th, 2011
If you want comfort food done right, look no further than my friend Breanne, who grew up in the South surrounded by generations of women known for their Southern charm and secret recipes. This is a family that so closely … Continue reading
{recipe} Soft Pretzels with Herbed Sea SaltSeptember 19th, 2011
This is a cautionary tale of sorts, about a home cook who worked for nearly three hours to create a treat that goes from street to sublime when dressed with an elegant Herbes de Provence sea salt. These soft pretzels … Continue reading
{recipe} No-Knead Beer BreadAugust 19th, 2011
Lately I can think of little else but homemade bread. When I enter a market I immediately seek out the bakery. If I’m lucky enough, I can even catch a whiff of fresh bread emerging from the oven, a scent … Continue reading
Grilled FlatbreadJune 30th, 2011
Baking bread, to me, elevates cooking from an assembly of ingredients to a process nearing alchemy, a skill meant only for those who dare to meet the challenge. My first attempt at baking bread resulted in a bland, if pretty, … Continue reading
{recipe} Chicken & Bulgar Wheat SaladJune 20th, 2011
The other day I had what can only be considered an epiphany: I like to cook. Just not every day. And not to go all new-age mindful on you, but recognizing this was such an emotional release that I instantly … Continue reading
{recipe} Rosemary PopoversMay 23rd, 2011
The first time I had popovers was at the Neiman Marcus café in San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall. They were light and flakey, and pulled apart as easily as cotton candy. Served with warm chamomile tea and pristine white linens … Continue reading
Farmer’s Market FindsMarch 24th, 2011
Last week at the Carlsbad farmer’s market I scored some awesome savory granola, there’s a hint of an earthy spice that I can’t quite identify. I paired it with fresh strawberries, a gift from my new neighbor, and a dollop … Continue reading