Month: September 2012

A plate of food with some cheese sticks and sauce

Parmesan Panko Zucchini Fries

09/29/2012 |

One of the first restaurants I went to when I moved to California in 1972 was The Kettle in downtown…

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A bowl of soup with chicken and tomatoes.

Simply Made Chicken Soup with Comté Croutons From Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

09/19/2012 |

I recently got an email from Grace-Marie asking if I would come down to the school and help prep for…

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A plate of food with grilled fish and watermelon.

Grilled Halloumi Cheese & Watermelon Salad with Edible Flowers & Basil-Mint Sauce

09/14/2012 |

I am such a sucker for grill marks. There is something about them that makes my artist’s eye really happy…

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A plate of food with asparagus, ham and an egg.

Poached Egg, Prosciutto, Roasted Asparagus & Frisée Salad with Romesco Sauce

09/03/2012 |

Do you remember last June, when I was making Pistachio and Goat Cheese Wrapped Grapes and I told you Kim,…

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