Every Monday I look forward to Saturday. The attraction of the weekend is a tad lost on us given our schedules, but from April through December, Saturday mornings are set aside for the farmers market . Rain or shine, we are making our rounds as soon as the market opens up. It gets pretty busy around 9.30am but by then we have already stopped by the patisserie and are on our way home. I’ve got my market route down pat and beside spreading... 

This is a guest blog post by Jessica Harju, a mom of a 2 yr old who works full time yet finds the time to make as many foods from scratch as possible… pizza, yogurt, bread/rolls, baked goods, waffles, pasta, popsicles, chips, etc. She refuses to buy into “convenience” foods. As a mother of a toddler, I’m concerned about what goes into his system. I try to always read labels (thanks to …  Read More →

You have no idea how good it feels to finally take time in this crazy schedule to come here and write a little, share a recipe and possibly a good laugh or two. Although now that I am here I am drawing a super “ugh” kind of a blank. Yes, even that brilliant paragraph I wrote in my head this morning in the shower. Pouf! Gone. I am seriously thinking of designing a waterproof notepad or carrying a waterproof in there. Oh yes…it... 

I’m here! I’m here! Sorry guys I have not been around long enough to update this page in the last few days. I am held hostage by work – a week long magazine photo shoot. Prepping, cooking, styling, shooting….which is made sweeter only by the fact that these recipes are really tasty (it’s always a gamble to decipher someone’s else recipe development) and I have Taylor to help me out. I am hoping to be able... 

Eric Asimov discusses the Manhattan cocktail.  Read More →

Let’s start with the winner of the Chefs Catalog giveaway, shall we? Congratulations to “misreneer” ! Send me your address at mytartelette[at]gmail[dot]com and we’ll get that package on its way to you! At the end of the Food Photography workshop I taught during Evo 10 in Park City Utah, a new blogger came to me and asked if I ever got tired and cranky…  Read More →

Melissa Clark gives a recipe for a sour cherry gin muddler.  Read More →

I’m in Utah folks! Got in Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon and I’m heading to The Canyons Resort in Park City Utah where the Evo 10 Conference is held this year. To say that I am honored and stoked is putting it mildly. Yesterday as I was watching my inbox implode in between two planes, I just smiled and thought “breathe – take the travel time as a time out” . I am looking forward to this week, complete with the... 

This is a guest blog post by Marisa McStravick . Up until the summer before my freshman year of college, I truly had what my dad calls, an “Irish stomach made of steel.” I always had a strong and healthy appetite. For example, after a hard swim practice, I’d have a grilled cheese sandwich, eat a full dinner my mom prepared, and then have some…  Read More →

Chicken teams up with green garlic and asparagus from the farmers market and ginger, lemongrass and other ingredients gathered from the fridge and pantry to make a quick, delicious stir-fry. Recipe… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Diner’s Journal is asking readers to post their ideas for a new shaved-ice recipe.  Read More →

Who doesn’t love the taste of a crunchy dill pickle? Whether sliced in a sandwich or whole as an accompaniment to a meat dish, the combination of salty, sour and sweet in each crunchy bite adds excitement and zest to the meal. And it counts as a veggie serving, right? Not so fast. True, pickles are made from cucumbers. (Actually almost anything can be “pickled”, but the term “pickle” is saved for pickled cucumbers.)... 

I am always happy to help my friends or lend a hand. When they have baking questions, I generally have an answer or know where to find it (mom). When that baking question involves my making macarons to help illustrate the answer, you can bet I am happily whipping up a batch. If anyone asks me the ins and outs of food chemistry or needs some kitchen mystery answered, I send them to my friend Brian also knows as “The Food Geek”. Not... 

Seared salmon fillets and an arugula salad are both flavored by bacon, for a quick, satisfyingly flavorful meal. Recipe below. Is there anything bacon can’t make taste better? Okay, pig meat… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Strawberries, cucumber, cayenne pepper, chives and hot sauce blend into a sweet, tangy, spicy take on classic gazpacho in this quick no-cook first course. Recipe below. It’s always nice to… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →