I didn’t realize I loved confections. That may sound pretty dumb but, before I went gluten free I would have said I’m not that into cakes, pastries, cookies etc. That said, when you can no longer have a thing it’s amazing how much you can grow to miss something you never really cared much about…
The Perfect Rustic Picnic
Hooray for spring, which is pretty much the same as summer here in Los Angeles! There’s no easier way to shake the stresses of daily life than to take a breather and have a lovely, delicious picnic in perfect weather. The light dapples through trees, the fruit is plump and ripe, the cheeses are indulgent…
Seared Ahi Tuna, Snap Pea, and Radish Salad
At the farmers’ market this week I stumbled upon some gorgeous, perfectly crisp and sweet snap peas. Snap pea season is so short in our hot climate so I was amped to get a giant bag at their peak of perfection. When I got home I realized how over-zealous I was and that we’d have…
Roasted Curried Cauliflower with Golden Raisins and Almonds
There’s this “fast casual” Los Angeles restaurant Lemonade, which now has a few locations. They celebrate a very Southern California style cuisine with eclectic fresh flavors. They have several dishes that I really love so I’ve been working through their new cookbook a bit. Unfortunately, the recipes I’ve made directly out of the book don’t…
Some Quiet Time with Nature
When life gets crazy and I can’t escape the maelstrom of my own whirling thoughts, it’s time for a little hike. A restorative stroll through nature is the most essential ritual to revive my mind and provide a clarity of perspective. If you’re stuck in the office today and unable to escape to the outdoors,…
Burrito two ways: Steak and Chicken
Nothing beats a hand-held meal. Wrapped up nice and tidy and delivered with a delightful medley of texture and flavor, the burrito is a truly brilliant invention. As the spanish naming of Los Angeles would imply, we are blessed with fantastic mexican food everywhere you turn, can’t beat that! With these two burritos, one chicken…
Leave a Tender Moment Alone…
let the day flow slow into night quiet breath soft step speak in hushed tones i will return tomorrow and then there’s… 😉
Easy Creamy Dulce de Leche Flan
Custard dishes make my heart sing. They are my number one irresistible dessert. Cookies, meh. Cake, pffft. Custard, YEEEEES pretty pretty PLEASE!!! Thank the sweet universe for the likes of creme brûlée and flan! This recipe has a “choose your own adventure” bend to it. The dulce de leche portion of this is an option,…
The Anatomy of the Epic Stacked Sandwich
I lost one of the great loves of my life in 2013 when I had to go gluten-free. The sandwich and I have been through a lot together over the years and it was hard to say goodbye. As an homage to a beautiful relationship, may I present this photograph of the most epic sandwich…
The Life in Lifestyle Photography: Malibu Creek Edition
You may notice with these shots that we were not victims of the polar vortex this winter. Much of January was in the 70s with stints in the 80s. Once you get pampered with weather like this, there’s no going back. Given this gift of warmth, we took advantage of the beautiful, low hanging winter…