Why buy Nutella when you can make your own? Here’s a grown-up version with cacao nibs and a dash of ground espresso.

Marie-Helene’s apple cake: Our Thanksgiving meal with Dorie Greenspan & Chez Pim as part of the Dinner @ 8 challenge.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi – a Fall & Thanksgiving twist on a homey, comforting classic. Dressed up with Chanterelles, Sage and Brown Butter.

Rosemary Yogurt Cake with Lavender glaze, a twist on a classic French recipe.

Forget jams and sorbets. Blueberries and Gin are THE way to remember the best of Summer. Just in time for your Labor Day BBQ too!

Homemade tomato ketchup with a hint of spice

Peaches and nectarines turn this sangria into the perfect seasonal beverage.

Chocolate. Chip. Cookies. ’nuff said.

Cupcakes filled with a Kumquat compote and topped with coconut buttercream frosting, and my first giveaway.

Chic party nibbles: home-cured salmon with cream cheese, walnuts and lemon served in an endive leaf

A day of food and street photography in San Francisco with Penny De Los Santos.

Fish & Chips

Hello Spring! Stir-fried Asparagus with Shrimp and Shiitake Mushrooms.

Peter Reinhart’s Focaccia from the Bread Bakers’ Apprentice Challenge.

Thai Green Curry with shrimp, squid and catfish. A light, refreshing broth that hits all the right spots.

This meltingly tender pork shoulder is the epitome of slow food, and a delicious one at that.

Poached persimmons are pureed in this panna cotta and topped with maple-glazed pecans.

What would your dream Christmas dinner look like? How about starting off with Salted Cod Brandade and Creamed Eggs with Salmon Roe?

Thai Red Curry – the product of a weekend of food styling and photography with Matt Armendariz and the Food Fanatics in Long Beach.

Cranberries, limes and apples make for a finger-licking good Fall tart.

Cubes of pears with dulce de leche in a Fall pie.

A review of Tartine Bakery in San Francisco – home to buttery croissants and delightful sandwiches.