I was the official rice maker in my family, and I perfected a water-measuring technique that involved placing my thumb against the bottom of the...
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Pancakes in the Age of Enlightenment
Back in the good ol' days of my 30s, we lived in San Francisco. The economy was booming, swing music was all the rage, and...
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Presto… Pesto
When you think of pesto, you probably envision the traditional pesto alla genovese: mashed basil leaves with tons of olive oil, pine nuts, and parmesan...
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EZ Coconut Curry
As y'all can probably tell from my devotion to cumin, I love earthy, warm, spicy-sweet piles of food. I found a recipe for coconut curry...
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It’s Good to Have a Nose: A Story in Photos
Sure, it's not as soaring and breathtaking as Notre Dame, but to me, Penzeys is a sacred place: the Cathedral of Cumin. Inside was foodie...
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Sunshine Sauce
I needed a rest day, so lucky you... you get a new recipe! In the Paleo world, peanuts are a big no-no. (Because they're legumes,...
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Baba Ghanoush
Anything with tahini, garlic, and lemon is on my "go" list, but until two days ago, I'd never made baba ganoush myself. I love when...
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Eat Your Vegetables: Zucchini
I once had a heated debate with an old workout buddy about zucchini. Our point/counterpoint, quibbling, and bickering lasted the entire hour-long workout. He said...
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Open Sesame Tahini Dressing
Not the Sesame on the left; the sesame on the right. This story has nothing to do with a recipe and everything to do with being who...
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Tandoori Chicken w/ Curry Pineapple Rice
Dave and I, after much painful trial and error, have declared Sundays "socializing-free zones," which means that except for major occasions—like a friend's recent wedding—we...
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The Best Chicken You Will Ever Eat. Ever.
The grill is not always kind to our lean, reliable friend: the skinless, boneless breast. But this recipe unlocks the secrets of juicy, flavorful meat with...
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