Lovely, Lovely Figs

Aren’t they just so pretty? And delicious, too. I couldn’t help taking some pictures of the beautiful plate Brad made for us this week with market figs, leftover prosciutto and radish sprouts from our garden. I mean, his food is … Continue reading

Balsamic Cherry Crostata

Welcome to the wonderful months of summer. When children are out of school, the thermometers flirt with triple digits, the air smells like sunscreen, air conditioners buzz and lightning bugs flicker. And in my world, it’s when the June gloom … Continue reading

Happy Summer Solstice!

I like that the longest day of the year in 2012 was a Wednesday.  By default, this means that it was the longest day of not having to work, of the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, AND of Brad and Kels … Continue reading

Suckling Pig Risotto and A Killer Work Week

Vacation is most definitely over. Not only am I back to running (ugh), but I’m back to work.  And it seems everyone at my restaurant is out of town now that I’m back, so I’m on day four of about … Continue reading