Giving Gifts
Val’s Got a Crush: New Cookbooks
Cookbooks are a deeply personal item, selecting the right fit is about choosing the style of food that best resonates with how you like to cook. For me, it’s always starts with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Carolina Gardener~ The Garden Apron
How To: Preserved Lemons
Don’t let the term “preserved” scare you; this is much easier and quicker (really, only minutes) than traditional canning.
Valentine Chocolate Boutique
Be sure to check-out Elizabeth Colling’s Chocolate Pop-Up Shop in Montecito this week.
Holiday Gift Guide: Home Sweet Home
Favorite home goods for the hostess or yourself!
Chocolate-Marbled Gingerbread Cake
This wonderful cake is one to add to your holiday baking rotation. It brings the flavors of the season together in a delicious, cozy way.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gardenista
Whether they’re an eager beginner or already an expert, here are my favorite finds for the garden lover in your life.
Holiday Gift Guide: Foodie
Here are my favorite finds for the foodie in your life.
Pickled Cucumbers
I’m honored that my roasted tomatillo salsa was included in the Summer 2012 issue of Edible Santa Barbara. Another great recipe in this season’s copy is for these pickled cucumbers.
