It’s time for some Latin favorites. Most of these offerings can be frozen, and they all make it easy to feed and please a crowd. Carnitas are back! Pork shoulders are cooked for hours, shredded, and cryovac packed, ready for you to reheat and crisp in a pan. Stuff your...
We’ve been talking about this idea for a while now. Some of you even suggested it.So we bring you… SAUCES. And things to serve them with. Some you should eat within a few days, some you can freeze, and some you can leave on your shelf for months. These are...
This weekend marks the second new moon since the winter solstice, which means it's the start of a new lunar year. So we’re ushering in this new phase with a menu full of our favorite Asian foods thought to bring luck and prosperity. Mel’s been busy perfecting her char siu, and...
So let’s start with our spread of Greek dishes that are ready to eat or simply reheat, and require little to no decision making. Mel’s braised octopus and bean salad, could be enjoyed on its own as a luxurious lunch, or in the company of some new Greek treats from Calamaki. Chef...
The international house of spatchcockery is back with our chicken Vesuvio, a California version of a Chicago-Italian classic; spatchcocked, local, free range chickens marinated with farm-fresh citrus, garlic, and oregano. You can roast this chicken and eat it as is, or use our directions on how to make a little white wine,...
Certain foods are thought to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year- pork, black-eyed peas, greens, fish, cabbage, and lentils- so we’ve got them all here in one form or another. I would eat anything to make our days lighter and brighter and ward off illness and misfortune....
We’re making and freezing little latkes for Hanukkah traditions, Christmas hors d'oeuvre, or New Year’s treats. And, of course, we have homemade creme fraiche and salmon roe to dress them up. This week, for something to serve on our round cherry wood boards, we’ve got a couple of Sam’s favorite spreads: white fish salad with organic sourdough crackers, bacon-wrapped dates, and Fourme...
The custom made, round, cherry wood cutting boards in our holiday gift bag inspired us to source and make some of our favorite French things to serve on them. These beauties were made in collaboration with Would Works, a local social enterprise that trains and employs people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty in...
