Note: This is the second part of my 3-part post on my Moroccan-inspired Thanksgiving meal. Part I has the recipes for the 4 salads and appetizers, and Part III has the recipe for the tarte tatin with apples, raisins, and rose water. Velvety, sticky sweet deliciousness of short ribs…oh how
Note: Because there’s so many moving parts to this meal, I’ve organized it into 3 parts. This post is only on the appetizers, the next is on the tagine with beef short ribs, apples, and prunes, and the final post is on the tarte tatin with apples, raisins, and rose
Mmm…nothing like the tartness of pickled cherry tomatoes, with their extra zing, paired with a soft and sweet chevre! I was hunting around the kitchen for a snack last night, and was so happy to remember the jars of pickled cherry tomatoes I made earlier this fall. Made some toast,
Salted-bourbon caramel sauce Rich dark chocolate sauce Maple-bourbon whipped cream Candied pecans & almonds …need I say more? These toppings – and the inevitable sundaes – are so insanely good, yet easy. I’ve been reading through The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters to help inform me for my
Ahh…there’s nothing like the Chive Sustainable Sunday Suppers. These events get me every time. Working with Chive, I’ve been lucky enough to attend or volunteer at all of these suppers, except one, which they host each season to bring the community together around a common goal: to share delicious local
Delicious Friday night snack. Baked bucheron (semi-aged/slightly firm goat’s milk cheese), my homemade brandied figs, and some warm, just out-of-the oven baguette. Just a bit of snacking inspiration for the weekend…
Happy 25th birthday to me! 🙂 I have really, really good feelings about this year. I’ve worked my butt off and feel I’ve really developed my passions, have surrounded myself with inspired, positive people, and feel so lucky. Smiles all around. The above photo is from my birthday brunch at
Absolutely perfect, beautiful day. Could not have asked for more.I’ve been fortunate enough to work events with Chive: Sustainable Event Design and Catering, but before you think this rave review is because I work there, and therefore biased, let me tell you – I work there because I know how
Hi friends. Wondering if I fell off a cliff, contracted the hantavirus from infected mice in Yosemite, or simply forgot about you? Fortunately, none of the above. I’ve just been an insane person working about 60 hours a week and not sleeping nearly enough – so definitely not trying out
First loves – separated by continents and years – reunite. This was honestly the most lovely wedding I’ve ever been to. Everything was perfect, to a T. The pure love just emanating from my cousin and his new wife was incredible, as was the love between all the friends and
All things considered yummy 