02.08.10

Cooking with Love…

Posted in Duck, Lentils, strawberries at 12:51 am by cecilia

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Tonight’s dinner serves two purposes. My friend L and I haven’t seen each other for a while. And I missed her birthday celebration a few weeks ago. To me, friends connect best around food. Cooking up a tasty meal is my classic way to treat a good friend; dinner is frequently the best canvas for a colorful conversation. A few days ago, my other friend D asked me what I would recommend him to cook for his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. Suddenly, the light bulb in my head lit up. Read the rest of this entry »

06.08.09

A Power Stew…

Posted in Lentils at 10:27 pm by cecilia

A few of my friends have recently found out that they will become mommies later this year and early next. I admire these special ladies and wish them strong and healthy babies just like them. I dedicate this simple dish to these beautiful mothers-to-be.

Lentils are nothing new to many people. They are these adorable little lens-shaped legumes that are packed with Read the rest of this entry »

05.17.09

Tourists in Their Own Town…

Posted in Lentils, Moonside, Noe Valley, Recipes, San Francisco at 12:10 am by cecilia

Croissants at Moonside Bakery in Half Moon Bay, CA - Photos by Cecilia

Summer is giving us a preview in the San Francisco area this weekend. I live on the coast so I’m more used to the fog and the cool ocean breeze year round. 70ºF plus weather is considered a heat wave around here. Read the rest of this entry »