Author: Annelies

Homemade Cinnamon Ricotta with Candied Kumquats and Hazelnuts

Ah, love. Like most things in its infancy, time is marked off in months. As it matures and deepens, years replace months, then become double digit numbers worth exulting. Among the myriad understandings learned in the last year is the importance of celebration of the moments. This whole notion appeals to the poet in me,… Continue reading Homemade Cinnamon Ricotta with Candied Kumquats and Hazelnuts

A Good Friday Poem

I’m going to be honest in a way that might make you squirm on the other side of your monitor. Recently, it has come to my attention that I am angry at God. After my dad passed away, I was wracked with grief. My naturally extroverted self sought the solace of solitude more often than… Continue reading A Good Friday Poem

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When in San Francisco- North Beach restaurants

I’ve never been good at math. So when you say, “Annelies, three plus ten equals Thirteen” I agree with you. Top ten sounds far better than top thirteen. It rolls off the tongue. And try as I might to think about writing “Annelies’ Top Ten Eats of Jackson Square”- that list I fear would be… Continue reading When in San Francisco- North Beach restaurants

When in San Francisco- North Beach

This last week found not one but two visitors out in our fair city by the Bay. Both dinner-only. Both looking for a good time (in the form of a meal). I will admit that the idea of touring people around town is not one that readily appeals to me. On my must-see list, I… Continue reading When in San Francisco- North Beach

Astoria by Malena Mörling

When I conceived of the idea behind the name of this blog, it felt a bit cheeky- an inside joke with myself of a life lived en route. At the time, I found myself a tea-wallah, jettisoning from one end of the country to the other all in the name of flavonoids and theanine. During… Continue reading Astoria by Malena Mörling

Taste of the Nation San Francisco

I’m sure you’ve worked various odd jobs throughout your life. My roster is pretty short but includes bookseller, librarian, and flower shop assistant to name a few. From a young age, I discerned myself to be a worker bee, someone who likes to get things done, not watch other people do them. One thing stayed… Continue reading Taste of the Nation San Francisco

Bakesale for Japan

Do you remember where you were when 9/11 happened? How about the Indonesia earthquake and the ensuing tsunami? Haiti? Chile? Japan? In my job I have the fortunate opportunity to listen to and talk with customers curious about our products.  What I’ve begun to hear is a rising fear and panic in some of their… Continue reading Bakesale for Japan

“The Guitar” by Federico Garcia Lorca

Poetry. Maybe the last time you picked up a book of poems (if ever) was in high school. You might think they’re boring, inaccessible or just not for you and I’m not one to disagree with the last point. But hear me out for a moment: I have a hunch that given the right poem… Continue reading “The Guitar” by Federico Garcia Lorca

Menagerie of Tea Shortbread & Japan Relief Support

See these beauties? They can be yours! On Wednesday, March 30th and for one day only, you can bid on them over at the Online Bake Sale for Japan where all of the proceeds from this one day online auction are going to benefit Second Harvest Japan. I will bake & ship them well wrapped… Continue reading Menagerie of Tea Shortbread & Japan Relief Support

Gallos

On this particular day, we decided to head to Playa Guiones. The sun felt like it had been high in the sky for hours as it poked through the slats of the wooden shutters at 8:30 a.m. Outside, the chitter and chirp of birds filtered in with the sunlight, letting us know morning had descended.… Continue reading Gallos

Tita’s Carne con Salsa

“My memories of Tita are unfortunately fuzzy.” I made this comment to Mom as she drove me to the airport last weekend. “I don’t think it’s that you’ve forgotten them completely, but you went through a lot early on in your life and sometimes that’s the body’s way of living through the difficulties. The memories… Continue reading Tita’s Carne con Salsa