I’ve learned my lesson. If I want Mexican food I need to find the tiniest joint with the largest health violation. That’s where the authentic food is hiding. That’s where the fat and flavor is. At the end of September my dear friend Alina came to visit. She is one of my favorite friends to… Continue reading Nopalito, I so badly want to like you.
An Appetite for Travel: Maui
My appetite for travel pre-exists my appetite for good food. In fact, one was basically the byproduct of the other. As soon as Maui tickets were purchased I was making my list of “must eats” on Maui. I wanted to hit local favorites and some tourist traps, like every banana bread stand from Paia to… Continue reading An Appetite for Travel: Maui
Maui’s Finest: Mama’s Fish House
I’ll admit, I’m way overdue in posting about Hawaii as it’s been two months since our Maui vacation. Things have been unusually busy this autumn, but even though time has passed I can still taste the flavors of that birthday dinner. Often times the setting plays into how much I truly savor a meal. Everything… Continue reading Maui’s Finest: Mama’s Fish House
Cooking School: Love Apple Farms
As much as I love to eat out, I might actually prefer to eat in. Conversation lingers, people drink too much and you never need to worry about your decibel level. More often than not if I’m eating in, I’m cooking pasta. Surprisingly, homemade pasta is something I’ve never thought to try. I rarely shy… Continue reading Cooking School: Love Apple Farms
Pastry Tour of San Francisco Part I
My mom and I have a shared love for scones. Always gravitating towards sweet verses savory on the breakfast menu it’s no surprise we choose scones or muffins over bagels with cream cheese. The first scone I have memory of us sharing was a Starbucks blueberry scone. These used to be round, smaller than the… Continue reading Pastry Tour of San Francisco Part I