Tartine

A recent breakfast at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. Couldn’t be prettier. I’ve been thinking about croissants and how perfect they can be (Tartine’s version is one of the best I’ve had outside of France). I think I want to … Read More

Webisode: Cooking with Bea

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I’m in love with this recipe for Salsa de Nopales y Granada (Cactus and Pomegranate Salsa) from my friend, the shoe designer and wonderful cook, Beatrice Valenzuela. Bea came up with this simple recipe while living next to a giant … Read More

Webisode: After Work Snack

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Today’s webisode is inspired by a snack Alex prepared upon returning from our honeymoon in Mexico. Let me know what you think! Also, do you have any favorite travel-inspired snacks? I would love to know. Baked Tortilla Chips Serves 2 … Read More

Webisode: Date Shake

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In today’s webisode, I prepare my favorite power breakfast, which is inspired by a magical weekend in Palm Springs, when I first visited Hadley Fruit Orchards to taste their famous “Date Shake.” This creamy blend of dates, bananas and ice cream … Read More

Have a Delicious Weekend

After a very long work week, I’m so happy the weekend has arrived. I’m going to experiment with a few cake recipes, all inspired by my recent honeymoon in Tulum. What are you cooking this weekend? (How about this beautiful … Read More

Dinner as Poetry

Last sunday, my friend Gaby invited us up to her cousin’s house in the Hollywood Hills for a traditional ragu dinner. Meaning she would simmer a variety of different hearty meats (in this case, pork sausage and beef) in a … Read More