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 …
A Very Plummy Dessert
[The table, set for eight] Saturday morning dawned early and grey, and I ran out for a bit into the gloom for breakfast, the paper, …
Good Eats (and a mystery package)
[Farmers’ market dinner, July 2007 ] I received an unexpected surprise the other day: a box containing two books (one, love letters between F. Scott …
Soup, Bean
[Onion and garlic for soup, June 2007] As most vegetarians know, beans are an essential part of the meat-free diet. Loaded with protein and calcium, …
Potato Soup with Bay Accents
There’s a little shoppe in the Ferry Building here in town that carries California bay laurel soap — and whenever I go through the market …