Last summer, Corey and I took a dream vacation to Kauai. I’d always wanted to visit Hawaii, and after we moved to California I swore we’d make it happen. Kauai, in a word, is paradise. Hawaiian cuisine didn’t knock my socks off. I expected an abundance of fresh, tropical vegetables and fruits, but soon learned [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Vegetarian category.
Cheese: It’s What’s for Dinner
Everyone knows that pregnant ladies have cravings. Most assume those cravings are for strange combinations (i.e. pickles and ice cream), but honestly, it’s not been that way for me. My cravings arise when someone talks about a specific food, or I see a specific food in a TV commercial or Food Network show, and then [...]
Mystery Meat
What lies beneath that beautiful blanket of cheese? A nice, meaty lasagna? A breaded and fried chicken cutlet? The answer is a delicious surprise. No mystery meat here. Mushroom Parmesan is one of my all-time favorite recipes, something I discovered years ago when I was a full-fledged vegetarian. I’m no longer a veg, but I [...]
Favorite Salad
Strawberry season is upon us. And while I love a good strawberry shortcake, my all-time favorite use for strawberries is a light, fresh salad with berries marinated in balsamic vinegar, black pepper and a bit of brown sugar. This recipe is the inspiration, but through the years I’ve modified it a bit to suit my [...]
Cheese, Glorious Cheese
Recently, Corey and I dined at Beretta, a super hip, super delicious restaurant in the Mission. While everything we ate (and drank) was absolutely divine, one particular standout was an appetizer of Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese. Thick slices of polenta were grilled, then baked with garlicky tomato sauce and a smattering of creamy gorgonzola. [...]
