When we were at a cafe in Argentina a few weeks ago, Alyssa turned to me and said “Asparagus. The asparagus is going to be all gone by the time we get home.” The thought was terrifying. (Yes, this was an actual conversation. Don’t you discuss vegetables on YOUR vacations?) Fortunately, we didn’t miss the
Japanese-Style Asparagus (asparagus ohitashi)
Japanese supermarkets have a robust section of grab-and-go food. Sushi, tempura, salads, sandwiches, edamame, and vegetables make a great lunch or supplement for dinner at home. When we lived in Tokyo, I used to pick up some sushi and a small plastic clamshell of asparagus cooked in dashi for lunch about once a week. The flavor
Roasted Spiralized Carrot, Feta and Toasted Walnut Salad
I don’t know about you, but these extra hours at the end of the night make me feel like I took off from work a few hours early to sip lemonade in my backyard. I have so much time! Well… kind of. I know how this works. Just go ahead and let me have my
Cooking with Organic Chicken
A few weeks ago, we shared a post for Crispy Herbed Chicken Fingers made with Foster Farms Organic Chicken, available locally in the Bay Area. Not only was the recipe delicious, but we wanted to share a little bit more about why we loved working with Foster Farms and what we learned about organic chicken
Marbled Chocolate Mousse with Orange Blossom Whipped Cream
I was compensated by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas for my time in developing this recipe and post. All opinions are my own. Some things go together so well that it’s difficult to even imagine one without the other. Bert & Ernie. Kim & Kris Kanye. Bacon & Eggs. Wine & Cheese. Chocolate & Vanilla is also one
Crispy Herbed Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
In January, Alyssa and I headed out to the Fancy Food Show here in San Francisco to hear all about the latest specialty foods. While we were there, I had a little bit of a revelation: I REALLY care about where my food comes from and how it got there and who made it. It’s
Ten Favorite Northern California Brands at the 2016 Winter Fancy Food Show
My first weekend back in the Bay Area also happened to be one of the best weekends of the year – when the Fancy Food Show is in San Francisco. It’s a magical food industry event where companies, importers, tourism agencies, buyers, members of the media, and just PEOPLE from all over the world come
Hoi An Eco Coconut Tour
What on earth is an “eco coconut tour?” We wondered as we ate a quick breakfast of fresh passionfruit, phò, and sweet Vietnamese coffee in our hotel restaurant. We hadn’t really read the itinerary beyond seeing that there was a market tour and a cooking class. Those are my magic words, and that’s all it takes