Crostini Recipe: Beet + Goat Cheese I used to really hate beets (because I thought they tasted like dirt #anyoneelse!?), but after spending some time on a foie gras farm in the French countryside—where I worked for my room/board and ate everything offered to me—I had my first beet salad and fell head over heels. …
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE In its most basic, fulfilling, loving incarnation with simply cheese, butter, and bread, a grilled cheese is perfect. Though I love a good diner grilled cheese, let’s say you wanted melted cheese, toasty bread, and butter presented another way. What if you wanted to mix things up and made gourmet grilled cheese? …
Robin: Best Sushi in San Francisco When people ask me for sushi recommendations in San Francisco, I used to kinda draw a blank. That is, before I experienced omakase at Robin. This gorgeous sushi restaurant opened a couple summers ago in Hayes Valley, and you guys, it is such a freakin’ treat. ? Everything about …
Grapefruit Brûlée Recipe I know, I know. You love crème brûlée, but what the f*&^ is grapefruit brûlée!? The tart bitterness of the grapefruit combined with the caramelly burnt sugar for the most delightful sidekick for your next breakfast-in-bed! This grapefruit brûlée recipe is a favorite because it’s elegant, yet effortless. If you’re into fancy …
Lazy Bear is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Like if I had done something really, really bad and was going to be executed tomorrow, Lazy Bear would probably be my choice for the last meal. Not only is the food incredibly imaginative, from the presentation to the surprising flavor combinations, …
The other weekend my boyfriend and I were enjoying a quiet Saturday night, cozied up, ready to watch a movie while it was pouring outside. The one thing we were missing? A sugary treat! The only thing we had on hand were some Healthy Choice fudgsicles in the freezer. Ew. I decided I needed to …