The first time I tasted lemon verbena tisane, I was at Chez Panisse with my love, Charlie. During this phase of my life, I was not drinking. I am so glad that I wasn't, or I certainly would have completed my dining experience with a dessert wine over the lemon verbena tisane. I thought I … Continue reading Lemon verbena tisane
Hi, everyone! I recently read (and cooked) a recipe that used lots of chicken thighs to make chicken stock. I then discarded the chicken. Even the recipe creator said, I haven't found a good use for this chicken. The issue is that when you boil the chicken, the meat loses all of its flavor (that's … Continue reading How to use leftover meat from stock
This isn't a "recipe" so much as it is a way to combine ingredients on top of bread so that it's a full-on meal with minimal effort. I had all of this stuff on hand, some ingredients thanks to meal prep (quick pickled bell peppers), and some ingredients courtesy of my local farmer's market (smoked … Continue reading Roasted Sourdough with Smoked Salmon and Vegetables
I went on a two-mile walk this morning around Lake Merritt, and when I returned home, I felt the need to treat myself (healthy style). The fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice and zest truly make this salad feel decadent, yet also very light. A perfect way to start the new week. Pretty much everything … Continue reading Lemony Herbed Breakfast Salad
