review: san francisco’s ferry plaza farmers’ market
i recently took a long overdue trip up the coast to visit some friends in san francisco. the weather was beautiful, so we mostly frolicked and ate all sorts of tasty goodies. each day held a new adventure, and on saturday morning that adventure was taking the bus across town to the ferry plaza farmers’ market. Read More Read More
the perfect vegan chocolate chip cookie
i picked up a few useful tips as to making a good cookie from years of reading my mom’s betty crocker cookbooks. there are little tricks you learn to maintain ideal consistency, and getting the timing just right takes practice. but of course a great recipe is key. my favorite is the urban legend cookie, and it is superb! truly the ideal chocolate chip cookie. i think it’s because it uses part oat flour, which gives the cookie a chewy... Read More
pickle chips
this recipe was completely inspired by my current favorite restaurant, pure luck cafe. these pickle chips aren’t quite the same but they tide me over during the hours they’re closed. Read More Read More
how to: make a good cup of coffee
i’ve tried coffee makers in the past, only to have them leak, harbor mold, and incessantly break on me. so i made the switch to a french press, which is much cleaner, easier to maintain, and perfect for just 1-2 people. when buying coffee i like to get whole espresso beans and grind them on the drip setting. i use 2 tablespoons of espresso grinds for a medium french press, boil the water in a kettle as hot as it can get, and then steep for... Read More
daikon coleslaw
daikon is a mild japanese radish. for a radish it’s pretty huge–usually at least a foot long and about 3 inches wide–and way less spicy. it almost reminds me of jicama but a tad less sweet. i like to use it in salads, either julienned or shredded, to add a little freshness. it’s especially refreshing in the summer when your taste buds crave something to cool you down. so i whipped up this little dish, and added some seeds... Read More
sautéd veggie sandwich
i must say, i don’t have a grill, but i wish i did. especially this labor day weekend when it seems like the air is filled with barbecue smoke everywhere i go. but in lieu of a grill i sautéd up some veggies for a perfect little lunch treat. Read More Read More