Tomato Rye Berry Breakfast Casserole

When the end of September arrives, my pulse seems to quicken. Is it possible that certain seasons offer greater productivity? I’ve been writing behind the scenes. In coffee shops. At midnight. On napkins. On the phone. In my writing notebook. Sometimes writing requires certain parameters to get started. Other times, there is no road. All… Continue reading Tomato Rye Berry Breakfast Casserole

Good Morning Muesli

Coming home after a work trip, it’s hard to get back into the regular routines. I find myself gravitating toward wanting to continue the cycle of eating out and having someone else clean up after me. One thing I never miss when traveling is the traveler’s breakfast. The goal when traveling for work is to… Continue reading Good Morning Muesli

Sally’s Pumpkin Bread and #HatDay

Today: Sally’s first anniversary.  Tuesday: Tio Z’s second anniversary. Sunday: a friend’s grandfather’s passing. This week is mired in remembrances of lives well lived and yet also, death pocking the days. It’s a curious thing trying to accept our own mortality, isn’t it? It’s an incredible thing to think of death as a gift, which… Continue reading Sally’s Pumpkin Bread and #HatDay

Buckwheat Huckleberry Pancakes with Plum Ginger Compote

When looking for ways to quell pain, to stanch the source, people do interesting things. I know someone who signed up for a half marathon as a way to let her body know how really strong she is after something traumatic happened. Other people retreat into themselves and the comfort of their own company, even… Continue reading Buckwheat Huckleberry Pancakes with Plum Ginger Compote

Green Tea Granola

This past Saturday, early in the morning, we decked out tables with pink and coral tablecloths in front of Noe Valley Pets and nearby Omnivore Books. As San Francisco food bloggers arrived with their freshly baked goods, we assembled them into categories by price and hugged the participating bakers or in my case tackled them… Continue reading Green Tea Granola

Hunger Challenge Day 5: Green Smoothie Recipe

Beck and I are living off of $4.72 per day per person this week as part of the SF Food Bank’s Hunger Challenge. This includes  preparation and time… With a restricted budget, there are foods that don’t make it in and there are cravings. I’m blogging my ramblings of the challenge this week. __________________________________ Fatigue… Continue reading Hunger Challenge Day 5: Green Smoothie Recipe

Hunger Challenge Day 3: Spinach Quiche Cups

Nathan and I are living off of $4.72 per day per person this week as part of the SF Food Bank’s Hunger Challenge. This includes  preparation and time… I’m blogging my ramblings of the challenge this week. _____________________________ Cravings Sometimes, there’s an itch you really want to scratch and you can’t quite scratch it. A spot… Continue reading Hunger Challenge Day 3: Spinach Quiche Cups

Elberta Fay Peaches with Ricotta & Mint

There are times when you want something simple. Perhaps that entails coming home after working a Monday, which really means Saturday, Sunday and Monday rolled into one long cigarillo that’s got you slightly lit up. Maybe you’re like me with a sweet tooth that runs deep and you’re trying to find healthier ways to sate… Continue reading Elberta Fay Peaches with Ricotta & Mint