Monthly Archives: February 2011
Strawberry Cinnamon French Toast: Complicated Breakfasts Begin
When I was little, I apparently announced to my parents that when I was an adult, I would make myself “complicated breakfasts.” I have no idea what the origin of this idea was, but the truth is, I still like … Continue reading
Baked Apples Are a Win/Win
Wichita Sims is coming over for writing “class” on Wednesday so I baked some apples. We call it “class” even though it’s just the two of us. We are trying to make a fuss about it, to encourage ourselves to … Continue reading
The Tao of Banana Bread
What is it about banana bread? It’s a banal comfort food but it continues to be a popular choice at places like Starbuck’s, beating out more exciting confections such as cupcakes and mini vanilla scones. Is it because we think … Continue reading
Stone Fruit Scones
My Dad always used to call them “stone fruits” which didn’t make sense to me when I was small. Of course it refers to the fact that they have pits that take up a large proportion of the center of … Continue reading
How Cadbury’s Whole Nut Saved My Life…
OK, so maybe “saved my life” is a bit strong, but the year I was thirteen, my family moved to London and enrolled me in an exclusive girls’ school. The school hadn’t been painted in a good 40 years and … Continue reading
Comfort Food = Tuna Noodle Casserole
There is a restaurant in the Hayes Valley in San Francisco that advertises “comfortable” food outside, and not on a chalk board but painted right on the restaurant! I like to think that my tuna noodle casserole fits that bill … Continue reading
