Broccoli Salad with Raisins or What to Take to a Potluck

It would seem I’m on a bit of a broccoli bender. First came the challenge of concocting a brunch recipe with broccoli that yielded the highly flavorful broccoli breakfast tostadas smeared with an Aleppo pepper white bean spread, roasted broccoli, a dollop of labneh, and a sprinkling of sambal oelek, giving that meal that encompasses… Continue reading Broccoli Salad with Raisins or What to Take to a Potluck

Simple Candied Sweet Potatoes

I don’t know about you but with the close of October marching gleefully toward us, all eyes are on Thanksgiving. I’m thinking of doing a series on simple sides that will augment that fine feast without a ton of prep work. This little beauty below worked well served beside roasted chicken and collard greens. If… Continue reading Simple Candied Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Wedding Cookies & a Cookie Swap

Over dinner one night in Oakland, I swapped stories and ideas with Luna. We share a love of tea and as such had decided it would be fun to meet up and bake at my new digs using tea. Weeks and a wedding later, the idea was revisited and began growing until I swapped out… Continue reading Mexican Wedding Cookies & a Cookie Swap