Pow, Pow, Pow! Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread with a healthy punch)
Ok, I have never been to Brazil, but I was introduced to this recipe by Ceres Community Project where I volunteer each week. I had never...
Magnificent Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) with Cumin and Cardamom Rice
Northern California has been experiencing some wild atmospheric weather conditions: rain, high winds, and definitely chilly, chill,...
Grilled Scallions with Mushrooms, Anchovy, Egg and Pan Gratatta
Here in the California Bay Area the flowers and trees are a bit confused. The Winter has been mild to say the least and we are...
Bao Bao Bao (Bolo Bao / Baked Custard Bun)
I was first introduced to Bolo Bay several years ago and it was nothing short of love at first bite! So much so, that every time I go to...
Dal-icious! Tadka Dal with Roti
Welcome 2021, the weather in the California Bay Area is still sunny with a crispness and chill as the sun sets. It’s a perfect time to...
Plum Clafoutis
Nothing shouts summer more than stone fruits! Here at the Urban Farm and Garden we are having another bounty year with plums -- so what...
Dirty Porcini Rice
When it comes to entertaining at home, sometimes you have to mix things up a bit and push your go-to recipes out of your comfort zone. ...
Chicken Burrito Casserole
Sometimes you never know where your connections will lead you -- whether they be from business, friendships, or the community. I used to...
Goat Cheese Croquettes with Lavender Honey
What can I say...? I love goats. I love goat cheese. I love deep fried cheese. I love honey (especially from our bees at our urban...
Deep fried baby artichokes with garlic lemon aioli
Our community has been busy tending their victory gardens while we are in Shelter in Place. The result: bounty galore that is being...
Can't Fail Banana Bread Scones
During Sheltering in Place a lot of baking has transpired -- some successes, some not so much. As we go through the pantry and freezer...
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Sometimes at the urban farm and garden, only chocolate will do for my hubby, Bernard. We have been experiencing Shelter in Place in the...
Coconut Citrus Mochi Cake
My husband, Bernard, and I were hankering for sake and couldn’t think of a better restaurant than Village Sake in Fairfax, CA. We were...
Mushroom and Herb Egg Bake
My hens are happy and laying lots of eggs -- so I couldn't think of a better way to use their bounty with an egg bake! This versatile egg...
Pronto Pesto!
This recipe is one of the tasty takeaways from a wonderful weekend with girlfriends at the Russian River. My friend, Millie, has had a...
Easy Overnight Oats
It's November at the urban farm and garden...and the mornings and evenings have a chill in the air...signaling hibernation time. Where...
Wild Mushroom and Stilton Galette
A few years ago, I purchased a couple of mushroom kits where I was able to grow oyster and shiitake mushrooms in the comfort of my own...
Moroccan Style Preserved Lemons + Quick Preserve Lemons
Here in California we are blessed with a bounty of produce all year round. But as the weather cools and I start to think of recipes to...
Duck Prosciutto
I love duck! I also love prosciutto! So when I started toying with curing meats a few years ago, this process has been my go-to for...






















