Eat The Love

Apple Berry Cobbler with Cinnamon Berry Swirl Biscuits

This impressive looking Apple Berry Cobbler with Cinnamon Berry Swirl Biscuits is easier to make than it looks and tastes warm, cozy and delicious. (Jump directly to the recipe.)

“Aren’t you glad to be home?” seems to be the question that everyone asks when I tell them that we arrived back in San Francisco after our 7-week road trip. Honestly, it’s a tough question. It’s not that San Francisco isn’t the best city to come home to (there are WAY worse places to call home). But my partner AJ and I probably could have gone another 7 more weeks on the road if we had the time and money to do it. But at some point, real life has to kick back in….

Breakfast Fried Grits with Sausage, Onion and Cheddar Cheese

Looking for a make-ahead breakfast or brunch recipe? These breakfast fried grits are loaded with sausage, onions and cheddar cheese. (Jump directly to the recipe.)

It’s been like the 1990s are back in my household as of late. It all started when I realized all the bands and artists that I listened to in college were doing reunions and recording new albums or re-releasing 25-year anniversary version of their classic albums. From Liz Phair’s Exile to Guyville to the Breeders and Belly reforming in their classic lineup and releasing new albums, to the third act of Tracey Thorn’s musical career (she’s amazing) my playlist looks like the mix tapes I made back in sophomore year of college. Then I realized TV shows were doing reboots of themselves, from X-Files to Will and Grace to the rumored Mad About You revival (they better bring back Cyndi Lauper and Ursula Buffay). Soon you’ll see me wearing stone washed jeans and flannel shirts (actually I started wearing this exact outfit about two years ago when I started taking ceramics at my community college, so that ship has sailed)….

Leek and Bean Soup (vegetarian and easily adapted to vegan)

This vegetarian Leek and Bean soup is light enough for an easy summer dish, but hearty enough to serve for a light lunch with a hearty hunk of bread. (Jump directly to the recipe.)

Lately I’ve found myself enjoying lighter meals and dishes. I’m not sure if it is age (I’m older than I look, thanks mom and dad for the good genes) or because of my environment (living in California, you start to appreciate more subtle flavors). But either way, my initial go-to in terms of flavor profiles tends to be BIG and BOLD. So, it’s rather fascinating how I’m slowly mellowing to embrace subtle and slight when it comes to food….

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches [Sponsored Post]

These Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches have an extra coating of homemade Strawberry Sprinkles which makes them the perfect summer treat! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

This post was sponsored by Clover Sonoma. I was compensated for this post and for developing the recipe. However, all opinions below are completely my own.

Summer is officially here and I for one am SO. EXCITED. I plan on subsisting on a diet of berries, summer stone fruit and ice cream for the next couple of months. True, it’s not a huge shift from my usual diet but when summer hits, I feel like stocking up on ice cream more than I do the rest of the year. So, I’m thrilled to partner with Clover Sonoma with their line of ice creams!…

Grilled Spicy Pineapple Upside Down Lime-Scented Cake

This sophisticated version of pineapple upside down cake uses fresh grilled pineapple, along with a lime scented cake and a sprinkling of spicy pepper to take it all to the next level! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

San Francisco has been gray and dreary for the past couple of weeks at the end of May, though the sun is finally coming out now that it’s hit June. In Los Angeles, they have a phrase for this weather: May Gray (which is followed by June Gloom). But there have been little peaks of sun here and there. Promises of summer around the corner, to accompany all the brilliant fruit and vegetables bounty that are showing up at the grocery store. It’s easy to eat “seasonal and local” here in San Francisco year-round, but in the summertime it’s easy to eat that way everywhere….

Photo Essay: Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners Gala 2018 (part 2)

The second of two photo essays for the San Francisco Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners Gala fundraiser of 2018.

As always, it’s the chefs behind the food that are the real heroes at an event like the San Francisco Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners’ Gala event. Getting a chance to peak behind the curtain and see the hard work that goes into the gorgeous and delicious food is always a treat. Almost as much as eating the food itself! With more than 900 guests and 100 San Francisco Bay Area chefs working hard, the food they created was astounding considering they create a kitchen out of nowhere. This year featured a four-course meal, including a plated dessert which they have never done in previous events. Of course, there was a great live auction, as well as even more nibbly desserts afterwards. If you missed it, check out my previous photo essay that showcased appetizer bites from the reception part of the event.

Special thanks to Meals on Wheels San Francisco for providing tickets to the Star Chefs and Vintners’ Gala. I was not monetarily compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.…