I’ve noticed that when people find out I’m a Texan, they assume a few things:  I’m mighty friendly, I love biscuits and barbecue, and I know a thing or two about Southern hospitality.  And none of those things is wrong.  But, I have to admit the hospitality part trips me up sometimes.  When faced with unexpected [Click to Continue Reading...]

When I think of figs, I think of Teva-wearing hippies in Berkeley sitting in trees eating dried figs from the bulk bins of the co-op.  And that’s cool.  Real cool.  I love the restaurants in Berkeley and the food co-ops are even better.  Anyone else having a co-dependent relationship with the daily pizza menu at The Cheese Board Collective?  No?  Just [Click to Continue Reading...]

I officially declare it Valentine’s Day season!  This is my favorite time of year!  It was about this time a few years ago that I got the idea for small-scale desserts that would serve only two.  To celebrate, I will be posting romantic desserts all the way up ‘til the big day.  Is there anything [Click to Continue Reading...]