Monthly Archives: September 2011

Zucchini, Corn, and Almond Salad with Peppery-Lemon Dressing and Parmesan

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Recently I found myself with way too much zucchini on my hands, thanks to Trader Joe’s. If you happen to be shopping at TJ’s when the urge for a single zucchino strikes you, you have no choice but to haul … Continue reading

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Butter Lettuce, Ruby Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

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“Abe Lincoln stunk of cumin.” I’ve been carrying that opening line around in my head for years, though I didn’t write it myself. It was written by a classmate in a food writing class that I took about 10 or … Continue reading

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Moist, Delectable Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake

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While my sister and I gabbed over breakfast at our local Russian deli/bakery last weekend, my three-year-old niece entertained herself by playing with one of those little single-serving honey packets. After poking at it and balancing it on the backs … Continue reading

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Summer Corn and Tomato Chowder with Fresh Basil

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Many years before the birth of The Lazy Gourmet, Robin and I were college housemates sharing a huge, century-old Victorian house with five other women. You can read the long version here—about how we all took turns cooking, about how … Continue reading

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Secrets of Sourdough: Another Great Video from KQED’S QUEST Series

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I recently posted a video from KQED’s excellent QUEST series, called “The Science and Art of Cheese.” QUEST’s videos and radio stories focus on Northern California science and nature—and are always engaging, informative, and easy to understand. I came across … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Chez Panisse (and the Recipe for Mrs. Donovan’s Famous Roasted Red Pepper Soup)

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You may have heard that the other day Chez Panisse celebrated its fortieth birthday. I grew up just a few blocks from the famed Berkeley restaurant and my first memory of it was right around the time it opened. It’s … Continue reading

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