Some of you may be wondering by now, “How was the Blue Moon Bash?!” Well, it totally lived up to it’s name. The event took more than a month of planning by our small but dedicated crew – a group … Continue reading…
Author: Heather
Brussels Sprouts, Meet Potato Pancakes
I don’t know if anyone has told you this, but Brussels sprouts are all the rage. Who cares if kids don’t like them, all the grown-ups I know love them, which means more for us. At this time of year … Continue reading…
Hail the weekend, and this Fish Soup!
I for one have had a long week and am happy it’s finally Friday night. If you live in Brooklyn I recommend you do one thing this weekend, go to the Blue Moon Bash. If you don’t live in Brooklyn … Continue reading…
Better than Hot Sauce: D.I.Y. Harissa
Harissa is a traditional North African chili paste. One of the many delights my Tunisian friend Salah introduced me to. It was in Santa Fe New Mexico, the land of chili peppers, that I learned about this spicy condiment that … Continue reading…
Make This Now: Broccoli and Spinach Soup
This is the ultimate health food soup, and it’s also outstanding paired with a golden, gooey, grilled cheese sandwich. Broccoli grows in cool seasons and we see it in the Northeast during Spring and Fall. It’s broccoli season again here … Continue reading…
Feasting on the Opposite Coast
In Italian there is a simple expression, ‘si mangia bene’, one eats well. In San Francisco, one eats well. There is a lot of creativity and community around food, and as someone who is inspired by seasonal, local food, California … Continue reading…
Home Is Where “The Pasta” Is
Whenever I travel, no matter how far or for how long, I am always happy to return home to my kitchen. Often I’m eager to try new dishes inspired by memorable meals I encountered during my trip, but for the … Continue reading…
Sunshine Visions from the Golden State
The day before we left San Francisco, Brad and I skipped out of the city and headed north into wine country with his sister, Amanda, and our friend Alec. Thanks to recommendations from other friends who scouted the area while … Continue reading…
A Party to Benefit Our Local Farmers: Join Me at the Blue Moon Bash!
Things are going to be a little quieter than usual around here for another few days. I’m in San Francisco celebrating the wedding of friends, visiting with others, and doing a bit of work for Bad Feather. The weather is … Continue reading…
Pairing Wine with Food and Friends (and some notes from a pro)
There was a time when Brad and I entertained like crazy. Life was a string of dinner parties, followed by impromptu dance parties and more dinner parties. Lately these evenings are fewer and farther between, but I still love to … Continue reading…