Archive for June, 2011




The Colors of Summer with Tomato Crumble and White Peach, Lychee and Red Berry Pops

As I was saying...I love summer. But mostly, I love the summers in cooler climates. I long for the crisp morning sun, afternoon naps with the windows wide open, just like I remember. I don't mind the heat, but I do need a break from it.I am obsessed with all the reds, different ranges of ...






When Coriander Made It Into Our Ice Cream

It is hot. In the 100s hot.I am counting down the days when we will be traveling to Vermont and later to the Basque Country. Meanwhile, we continue to eat cherries and all sorts of berries by the handful.And then, there are ice creams and sorbets."Can you help me pick these green seeds from this ...






Seeking Comfort with an Avocado, Apple and Poached Salmon Soup

If you have been following this blog for some time, it will be no surprise to you that I have a tremendous sense of melancholy and nostalgia when it comes to food and all memories associated with it. I very much romanticize about the act of cooking and eating.Through the process of writing this book, ...