Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Healthy, Restorative Meal with Sablefish and Dal

By Vanessa | Published: December 20, 2009
I rarely cook a protein, starch, veg meal anymore. And I rarely eat fish either. Our oceans are just so endangered, that it’s a once-in-awhile treat these days. And it’s gotta be on Seafood Watch’s green list, or I’m not even eating it as a treat. If you’ve never cooked sablefish, you’ll find that it’s [...]
Posted in Asian, Books, food sustainability, from the market, healthy, hearty, seafood | 1 Comment

Magic Pumpkins: Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

By Vanessa | Published: December 7, 2009
I bought one of Annabelle’s magic white pumpkins on her recommendation. She said they were the best for pie. I always believe her. Even though I never make pumpkin pie (I always have the Thanksgiving guests bring it so I can concentrate on the savories) I thought I might as well give it a whirl. [...]
Posted in breads and pizzas, breakfast, from the market, holidays | Leave a comment

Fall Chicories Salad and Free Soup Class this Friday in Emeryville

By Vanessa | Published: December 1, 2009
This is one of those salads I could eat every day for months. All local from the farmers' market. Annabelle's puntarelle and escarole, Blossom Bluff persimmons, Art Davis' pecans (spiced with a little brown sugar, cayenne and other spices), and Somebody's pomegranates but I don't remember whose. It's bitter and sweet and crunchy and spicy [...]
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