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More San Francisco Treats: images by Thayer Gowdy

Friday, December 19th, 2008

I’ve been lucky enough to work with photographer Thayer Gowdy for several years now. Together we have crushed berries in Oregon, tasted wines in Paso Robles, as well as Buddha’s Hand citrus eggs, marionberry pie, roast duck, field greens, more wine, ricotta, chevre, pecorino, chocolate, donuts, tacos…Here are some images from a recent trip [...]

Tortilla Espagnole/Spanish-Style Omelette

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

I’ve been craving this Spanish-style potato omelette for weeks now. You’ll find smaller versions sitting out in Tapas bars all over Spain. I visited a friend in San Sebastian once whose mother always had one of these ready and waiting in her oven to offer up to unexpected guests.
The trick is [...]

French Cheese: le vacherin Mont d’Or, je t’aime

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

I love being in France this time of year when my favorite winter cheese is in season. (The Mont d’Or is best at room temperature served up with a spoon.) It’s also the time to celebrate Belon oysters and Tarte Tatin, clementines and chestnuts, marrons glacés and nougat glacé and salted caramel apples. Champagne, [...]

Just Steer Me Home: A letter on the closing of Cottage Living

Friday, November 21st, 2008

A note from a friend of mine on the closing of Cottage Living.
Dear Little Sweet Pea:
I heard the bad news early on: The Old Girl fell over and died. Let me say that I was sorry to hear it…You were there from the start…so I can only guess that it is a watershed moment for [...]

The last days of Cottage Living

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Someone sent me this link to Urban Grace Interiors.
And I’ve received many emails about the closing of Cottage Living magazine. Yes, it’s sad. Yes, it seems to be true. We are closing our pages.
It’s been a remarkable journey. I have been fortunate to work with a talented and passionate group of [...]

Happy Obama Day Jelly Beans

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Something sweet to savor in San Francisco at Miette…