Muhammara Recipe (Syrian Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
One of the best destinations for a foodie tourist visiting San Francisco, in my opinion, is Haig’s Delicacies. Founded in 1956 by an Armenian who immigrated to the U.S. from … Read more
A good appetizer is a perfect start to a special meal or a delicious snack. The appetizer recipes here are easy and delicious. From easy homemade Thai curry puffs to crispy potato latkes, you’re sure to find something here that is just what you are craving.
One of the best destinations for a foodie tourist visiting San Francisco, in my opinion, is Haig’s Delicacies. Founded in 1956 by an Armenian who immigrated to the U.S. from … Read more
I’m still at it: making crepes. Yes, I know, making crepes is not necessarily a lazy process, but despite the admittedly non-lazy labor required it’s actually pretty easy. If you … Read more
Still have a hard-boiled egg or two cluttering up your refrigerator post-Easter? Try using it in a Sauce Gribiche. It is one of those dishes that seems incredibly fancy just … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a beer-pairing dinner party at the home of my friend Jonathan. According to the intriguing invitation, each incredible-sounding course would be … Read more
If you’re familiar with gjetost cheese, chances are good that you’ve already formed a strong opinion about it. Like marzipan or Vegemite, Norwegian gjetost (pronounced yet-toast) is considered by some … Read more
Tiny Gualala, California is a gorgeous seaside town perched on the forested cliffs of the windswept Pacific coast, about three hours north of San Francisco (five if you’re motion-sensitive and … Read more
Spanish Pan de Higo, or “fig bread,” is a perfect partner for a creamy, salty and sharp blue cheese like bleu d’Auvergne or strong hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Manchego. … Read more
For years, I lived in an apartment in San Francisco that was so small that in order for my husband and I to have another couple over for dinner, we … Read more
Smörgås are a diverse and adaptable traditional dish that look beautiful and are easy to make—simply pile squares of buttered dark bread with meat, fish, vegetables, cheese, eggs, herbs, or … Read more