Let Us Eat Cake
Spring officially arrives today, though if you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying the later daylight hours for over a week already. But this is the …
That Pan of Mine
I subscribe to Cook’s Illustrated not only for the straightforward, homey advice on how to cook the perfect waffle (the trick is to make the …
Cooking o’ the Green
Moscail do mhisneach a Banbha! Today, the American St. Patrick’s Day, is appropriately grey and chilly here in San Francisco. It makes me think of …
Consider the Word
Isn’t it funny how one’s choice of words can really cause something to sound even better than it is? For example: tomorrow night I shall …
Satisfying the Soul
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of digging deep, engaging in the sort of internal dialogue that raises questions such as What is my purpose …
Sunday Dinner
Sometimes dinner comes together quickly, effortlessly and deliciously simple in its ingredients. It can be surprising how paring down the amount of herbs or extraneous …
Cupcakes and Birthday Wishes
Yesterday was my mom’s birthday! A true choc-a-holic, this one’s for her. Perfect Light and Fluffy Frosting (adapted from williams-sonoma.com) 4 oz. unsweetened (or bittersweet) …
Orange You Lovely
Though the Academy Awards were a bit dull this year (this year?), their occurrence was nonetheless a nice way to pass an early Sunday evening. …
Adventures in Pancake-Making
Saturday mornings were pancake-mornings when I was growing up; my dad used to make his special recipe — incorporating oats, honey and cornmeal — for …
More on that Whole Vegetarian Thing …
Finally, a column dedicated to vegetarian cooking has been introduced in the San Francisco Chronicle. Not to belabor the point, but I am especially pleased …