Loukoumades (pronounced: lou-kou-MAH-thes) can be considered the Greek version of a donut. Light, airy and perfectly crisp golden dough gets coated in honey, cinnamon & walnuts for what is one of our very favorite Greek treats. I’m not one to typically mess with tradition and there is absolutely nothing wrong with traditional loukoumades. However, the other… Read more
Cold weather has finally arrived here in Northern California and that means lots and lots of baking will be taking place in our kitchen. Which also means that I finally get to bring to fruition all kinds of baked goodness that I have been dreaming up. And since this weekend is going to be cold and… Read more
Quince have become the fruit we look forward to most every fall. And while apples and pumpkin are the most celebrated fall fruits, quince truly deserve to be center stage. And this quince tarte tatin is the ultimate way to experience the glory of this ancient fruit. QUINCE: THE QUEEN OF FALL FRUITS An ancient… Read more
Living in an older neighborhood, we are surrounded by so many different types of edible plants and fruit bearing trees. Our neighborhood was first settled in the 1860’s by railroad workers, most of them immigrants from Greece, Italy and Mexico. As you explore the streets and alleys in this historic neighborhood of Roseville, California, you discover… Read more
Butternut squash is by far our favorite squash or pumpkin. A true ’tis-the-season standby, it will last in a cool, dark place for up to six months – only getting sweeter the longer it stores. I always stock up on butternut squash around this time of year, knowing that they will last us throughout the fall… Read more
If you have never had a keitt mango, now is the time to get your hands on one. These huge mangoes are deep green when ripe and are actually grown right here in California. Their juicy, sweet, tangy flesh is the perfect topping for this black rice with mango and coconut cream that was adapted from… Read more
While browsing the stands at the farmers market, you will be sure to find bundles of carrots with their ferny tops still attached. The delicate greenery dangles from the bright orange roots making for a beautiful freshly-harvested display. Whenever I bring home a bunch of carrots from the market, my first choice is to roast them… Read more
Pears have to be one of the prettiest fruits of fall with their varying hues and elegant curves. We love to eat them out of hand, but we discovered years ago, that our favorite way to eat them is in a pear pie. Pie has got be one of the greatest foods on earth. Tender and flaky, warm… Read more
