Each day I look after my aging meats, as Brad feeds his hungry sourdough starter. I’m making bacon and he’s baking bread. We simply add a fried egg or a glass of wine, depending on the hour.
Author: Heather
Perfect Pan Pork Chops
After much time wearing an apprentice apron, I’ve graduated to the role of butcher. With this job comes the duty of talking about how to cook meat. I find it funny how much faith people place in me because I … Continue reading…
On Weeding
One man’s weeds are another woman’s salad. I once nurtured a pot of nasturtiums so that I might enjoy a few edible flowers. Now there is a whole mess of them, colorful yet crawling and sprawling all over the place. … Continue reading…
Fast Forward to Berries and Cherries: Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
When Brad and I decided to move to California from New York, the question was posed, “will we miss having seasons?” As far as weather goes, the Bay Area has a pretty consistently mild climate that could be considered “seasonless” … Continue reading…
Backyard Beauty
Radishes, scallions and grass-fed beef dusted with cumin and destined to be folded into a warm, homemade tortilla. We’re building a new nest in Oakland, and within it, a backyard oasis. I dream of summer night dinners, weekend barbecues, and … Continue reading…
Cheap Party Trick: Chicken Liver Mousse
Forget any preconceptions you may have about “liver and onions”, or visions of sad children endlessly chewing and gagging for fear that dessert will be withheld. Imagine instead that you serve up a pretty little terrine of chicken liver mousse … Continue reading…
Warm Welcome: California Date and Carrot Salad
While the rest of the country was watching the Super Bowl this past February, Brad and I were hurtling across the desert of Southern California at 70 miles per hour – a pace we had been keeping for most of … Continue reading…
Sesame and Ginger Chicken Soup
It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared a recipe on this website, but if there was ever a dish for a comeback, this fragrant chicken soup is it. If you’re like me, and are trying to ween yourself off … Continue reading…
Taking Lives and Making Friends
Last month I had the amazing opportunity to attend Eat Retreat, a weekend gathering of 40 food innovators from around the country who came together to share food and ideas. I was flattered to be invited, and as I read … Continue reading…
Waking the Milk Monster
As a child all I drank was milk. This is not an exaggerated statement, my parents will back me on this one. What did I want at every meal? Whole cow milk. When I was tired and thirsty from playing, … Continue reading…