Taste Life
I’m really intrigued by American sandwich loaves. For me, sandwich loaves are a home baker’s friend. Less temperamental with measurements than their rustic lean dough counter parts, sandwich loaves can usually be assembled and baked in the same day. So it’s perfect for the impulsive baker. Local bakeries have a good amount of rustic breads [...]
Toddlers are picky eaters. Around 9 months to a year, I was strutin’ around like a rooster thinking my boy was “different.” My friends would share their food preparation frustration as I listened sweetly oblivious to the road ahead. Who could like something one day, and hate it the next? A toddler. What child launches food previously welcomed [...]
Marion Cunningham is the Queen of Breakfast. And I’m not talking about Marion Cunningham from Happy Days, although she looks like she could make a mean fresh squeezed cocktail. I’m referring to Walnut Creek, California cookbook author Marion Cunningham. She’s got serious credentials. Marion assisted James Beard for eleven years and edited the twelfth and [...]
I hope you enjoyed good food and the company of loved ones this Sunday. My day started with Easter brunch, crunchy almond french toast inspired by Sonoma County’s Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant, accompanied with baked coffee bacon, and paired with a Sparkling local Brut Rose from J Winery. A deliciously elegant Easter trio. It was [...]
Comfort. Especially on a cold and rainy Saturday. This recipe is inspired from Jacques Pepin, though he uses a whole chicken in his version. Feeling lazy, I decided to use boneless skinless chicken breast and modify the recipe–and it worked. I served this meal with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc and a tangy spinach salad with Sonoma [...]
I love Joy the Baker. She’s all love with mad talent. Most importantly: she’s authentic. Her blog, her podcasts, her quarterly gift subscription, her first cookbook; make you want to bake, bake and BAKE. She makes you think. She makes you laugh. She inspires. No matter what kind of day I’m having, Joy always brings [...]
