Simply Single
Baking Single - Blueberry Streusel Muffins
June 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Okay…baking is daunting for a lot of folks. Double the daunting when baking for one. It is nearly impossible. Turns out the ratios necessary for baking small quantities just doesn’t seem to work well. So what is a single to do? Get invited to brunch! This Sunday is Father’s Day. What better excuse to make super easy show-off Blueberry Streusel Muffins? And look at these beauties…don’t you just want one, or maybe even two? Blueberries are in season and the markets are lousy... [Read the full story]
At the Market
Springtime in L.A.
April 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Last weekend in Los Angeles we had a heat wave. It was hot…I mean really hot. About 100 degrees! That’s not really Spring is it? It felt a little like Summertime instead of Springtime. But today it’s gorgeous 75 degrees and in keeping with the actual season the market is full of quintessential Spring offerings. The asparagus is here aplenty. There are beautiful artichokes. Chard! Oh chard how I love you! But because California has the most wonderful climate there are also some Summer-type... [Read the full story]
Kitchen Helper
Storing Avocados
I eat at least two avocados a week. It’s an expensive habit…but I’m worth it. Anyway…I hardly ever eat a whole avocado at a sitting. So…there... [Read more]
