November 26, 2008
This is a recipe to pull out when you need to impress……the dark decadence of this dessert will gain you friends and notary……a great one to bring if you are meeting the parents for the first time. Happy feasting! Ingredients 16 oz cream cheese 32 oz cooked pumpkin puree (canned ok, but homemade is best!) [...]
November 24, 2008
The sign is up and I am in the kitchen! If you are driving by come in a check out the space!
November 20, 2008
What a wonderful gift to give for the holidays! A lesson in cooking…the gift that keeps on giving! Class schedules change monthly….January will bring several series of classes for both kids and adults as well as individual classes! Visit IN THE KITCHEN for a full listing of classes and events that make wonderful gifts for [...]
November 20, 2008
Join IN THE KITCHEN for our first cooking classes at the beautiful new location in downtown Nevada City! We are offering several great classes before the holidays to help inspire your celebrations! Monday, December 8th- Gluten-Free Cooking for the Holidays 6:830 pm Holidays are a difficult time for people who are gluten-intolerant since cakes, pies, [...]
November 19, 2008
I spent this weekend at the housewarming party for my dear friends, the Lady Shopkeepers of Gravel and Gold. Our time was spent cooking, laughing, talking and holding babies. The new homestead is in a place called the Mesa. It is very windblown and cliffside…. perfect for a very dreamy weekend! Mama Cass made sure [...]
November 13, 2008
I found this video about knife skills that I thought was a good primer for anyone wanting to bone up on their skill set. Some funny chefs sharing various way to slice and dice…enjoy! IN THE KITCHEN will be having a class dedicated to knife skills coming soon! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RhfAE6McrM&feature=related]
November 12, 2008
Celery and Potato Soup By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN This light puree is more celery than potato. The potato thickens the soup, a simple potage that is brought to life by the tiny amount of walnut oil that’s drizzled onto each serving. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 large or 2 medium leeks, [...]
November 10, 2008
I recently immersed myself in some new foodie reading. I love food memoirs and novellas involving memories of food and the sensual pleasures of the table. I just finished a book called Plenty. In short it is about a couple in Vancouver, B.C. who challenged themselves to eating exclusively from a 100-mile radius food shed [...]
November 10, 2008
I will be offering a limited December schedule of classes and events. Keep checking back for updates. Grand opening and full class schedule will begin after the new year!!
November 10, 2008
It is possible to grow food in almost any amount of space….be it your back 40, or a pot in your windowsill. The understanding and appreciation that takes place when you see something go from seed to table by your own doing is very inspiring. I find that this beautiful process brings me back to [...]