Aspirational and approachable food for every day
With the passing of the equinox, spring is in full bloom. The world is filled with little buds and leaves growing bigger. On spring days where it is sunny but still cool, a bowl of soup seems to warm my spirit. Inspired by all the … read more
Everyone in my family loves spinach parathas. These are lightly pan-fried whole wheat flatbreads flavored with spinach puree and spices. My mother-in-law’s spinach parathas are the best and she always makes them hot for my son when we go to visit. To our delight, there’s … read more
tl;dr: How I customized Purl Soho’s Cross Back Apron for myself and rocked a dinner party. My alteration process included (in case you want to adapt it) Like so many garment sewing projects, I finished this apron just hours before an occasion where I wanted … read more
I made these gorgeous Aloha themed patchwork coasters from some lovely fabric that I purchased in Maui. I love how they look against the living room coffee table. They are the perfect pop of color to complement our mostly neutral apartment furniture and go perfectly … read more
Whoever said Maui was a special place was spot on. In my opinion, it’s one of the most relaxing places in the world. I love spending time both at the beach but also on the verdant mountainside of Haleakala. As a vegetarian, it can be … read more
The perfect San Francisco summer meal needs to warm you up from the cold, wind and fog creeping over the hills like dragon’s breath. This recipe hits that spot perfectly and it’s easy too. With a nice side salad (such as watermelon and feta salad) and … read more
Many Saturdays ago, I wandered down 24th Street in the Mission when I came across La Palma, a small “Mexicatessen” where business was already booming at 9 am. There was a small provisions store up front, somewhat sparse by Mexican grocery standards, but I … read more
Note: This is an old blog post from last year that I forgot to publish until now: Thai Slaw is the perfect dish to bring to a picnic. It’s full of fresh crunchy veggies like cabbage and carrots but is also zingy and hearty from the … read more
How do you make a hot summer soup that is hearty enough to be a meal but not siesta inducing? This question and a picture of a chef shaving off kernels of corn in Ottolenghi’s Plenty serve as the inspirations of this soup. I wanted the soup … read more
One of my favorite part of the summer are all the tomatoes at the farmer’s markets. Living in San Francisco, I’m incredibly spoiled — I have a small farmer’s market 3 blocks from my house and a larger market only a 5 min drive away. … read more