From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Pimientos de Padrón and Life Decisions

July 29, 2009
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These past few weeks have been uncharacteristically tumultuous. Trying to define the success of my blog, dealing with a day job, letting go of my New York frame of mind and attempting to embrace life in California – these all weighed heavily on my shoulders. Funny how a phone call from a missed friend can [...]

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Garden Vegetable Ravioli in Tomato Brodo

July 27, 2009
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How to make homemade ravioli with vegetables and goat cheese, in a garlic-infused tomato broth.

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Grilled Puttanesca Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes

July 22, 2009
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I used to be a nonbeliever. Friends would mention the amazing pizza they made at home, but I’d shrug it off, secretly thinking there’s no way it was half as tasty as brick-oven pizza. Well, I take it back. Sort of. I still think home-baked pizza is a waste of my time. But grilled pizza… [...]

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An Interview with a Butcher

July 19, 2009
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Welcome to the first installment of “An Interview With.” Every two weeks, I’ll post an interview with a Bay Area food connoisseur, giving you a new perspective on your favorite restaurant, local market, fishmonger, wine shop or coffeehouse. This week, go behind the counter of your neighborhood butcher shop. Jerry Ver Brugge is owner of [...]

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Homemade Focaccia Bread with Figs and Goat Camembert

July 15, 2009
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How to bake homemade focaccia bread with fresh figs, cheese and pine nuts.

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Welcome to the New Local Lemons

July 11, 2009
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Here it is. The fruit of my labor. A food blog with mostly original and always natural recipes. Find restaurant reviews here and there, coverage of local food events and coming soon, interviews with food connoisseurs. Although mainly, this is a chronicle of my life through food. Working a day-job and keeping a blog continues to [...]

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