Signs of Spring
[Blossom, Napa, March 2008.] There are times I wish I was a much better photographer, and today was one of them: on the second day …
Today
The New York Times front page story today broke my heart a little bit — this coming on the heels of “Atonment” last night — …
Latkes, Darling
Well, the Times agrees: babka is worth the effort, just like I wroteabout the other day. The crumbs from my efforts have long since been …
Thanksgivings Past
[Arch Rock Trail, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, 2006.] Truth be told, my ideal Thanksgiving doesn’t take place inside. No; it is intead in a forest …
Setting the Scene
[Table setting, August 2007.] A good meal needs a good presentation, which is why I often spend at least 10 minutes thinking about what dish …
A Birthday, and Thanksgiving Prep
Today is my ‘little’ brother’s birthday — happy birthday Kurt! He called me all the way from Greece this morning so it was more like …
End of Season
[Happy Boy Farm tomatoes, summer 2007] The Fillmore Farmers’ Market — my neighborhood market — closes this weekend for the season, and I’m sad! I’ll …
Rainy Day Lasagna
[Rain on the road, October 2007.] We runners are a funny bunch. On a chilly, drippy day like today, most sane people would be curled …
The Perfect Sandwich?
Yes, it does exist, and it’s made by the Acme Bread Company at the SF Ferry Building. It’s composed of: “rustic Acme baguette”Mt. Tam triple …
Couscous Salad, Unexpectedly
[Santa Monica, September 2007] I went down to Santa Monica last weekend for a little art show viewing at a fab gallery and requisite beach …