Purple Haze isn't just a Jimmy Hendricks song, it's also a goat cheese from notable cheesemaker Cypress Grove in Northern California and an element in creating an easy, very delicious appetizer that combines, sweet, creamy, tangy, herbal and nutty. It's a soft fresh goat cheese
Continue Reading
News at 11 right? Here's how it happened. I was contacted by journalist Kimberly Stevens who was doing research for a KCET story on Harry Baker and his invention of the chiffon cake back in the late 1920’s in right here in Los Angeles. Did you
Continue ReadingThat title sounds so unromantic compared to the Italian Asparagi alla Milanese. In it's classic form it's a plate of blanched asparagus topped with a poached egg and a blizzard of grated Parmigiano Reggiano. In my world it's roasted asparagus topped with an
Continue ReadingBaby Artichokes braised with herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil Artichokes, Roman Style are one of the signature dishes that Spring has finally arrived. Whether made from large globe artichokes, smaller, purplish Italian varieties or baby artichokes the basic technique of braising the vegetable in
Continue Reading
I'm so happy to share the recipe for the Peach Gallette I made with Roy and Jon during our episode honoring Jonathan Gold. We shot the show soon after Jonathan left us and feelings were raw. It was so lovely to get to spend the
Continue Reading