2011 June
Blueberry and Thyme Peach Pie
So…apparently the Cherry Sour Cream Pie I made a few days ago did not cure my pie cravings, despite its deliciousness. Visions of plump and juicy fruit pies still plague my dreams, their buttery crust beckoning me. Once again, giving into temptation, I went to the store in search of the perfect ingredients. The peaches [...]
Cherry Sour Cream Pie
Lately, I have been watching the show Pushing Daisies on Netflix. The main character on the show is a pie maker and every episode is full of mouthwatering, perfectly styled fruit pies. To say that I have been craving pie for the past couple of days would be an understatement. Today, I gave in to [...]
Grilled Corn Salad with Salsa Verde Ranch
It’s been a while since I posted my last recipe. Truth be told, I haven’t been feeling super motivated lately. Being on a seven month involuntary work vacation has left me feeling a little depressed and I have been spending more time on my couch than in my kitchen. It’s funny how feeling useless can [...]
Grilled Endive with Chipotle Yogurt Dressing
This endive was sitting in my fridge for almost a month. My intention was to braise it, Julia Child style, but it’s been so hot lately that I haven’t had much inclination to leave my oven on for hours at a time. I knew I needed to use the endive soon, so last night the [...]
Turkish Coffee and Street Photography
My friend Bridget and I share many loves, the greatest of which may be a decent cup of coffee. See that crazed look in her eye? That’s the look of someone who has just purchased the mother load of amazing caffeinated beverages, Turkish coffee with cardamom. This stuff is like crack. The finely ground coffee [...]
Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Quiche
This is the beautiful asparagus I bought at the farmer’s market on Thursday. At $4.00 a bunch, it better be pretty! Asparagus this beautiful deserves a great recipe, and with that in mind I decided to make my very first quiche. Along with the asparagus, I decided to add some cherry tomatoes that I roasted [...]
Sesame Blister Beans
Yesterday, I made my first farmer’s market trip of the year with my mom and a friend. There isn’t much available yet, but I bought some beautiful asparagus from the lady at this stand. My mom bought some of the radishes, which we snacked on later. They were mild and delicious. After the farmer’s market, [...]
