Breads
Half Dome I
Super Gluten-Free Bread
During the early days of the COVID shutdown, Steve and I formulated a perhaps insane plan to attempt a trek to the top of Half
June 12, 2023
Breads
Here are the simple recipes I cook at a mountain getaway, along with the stories about our adventures in the high Sierra. You’ll find dishes that are perfect for easy meals at home or at your own favorite retreat. Read more…
I teach cooking at a homeless housing program to help the residents move towards self-sufficiency and personal success. I’m often rewarded by my students’ appreciation of a good home cooked meal. In this section, you’ll read about our classes, my evolving relationship with these interesting people, and discover the super easy, inexpensive and tasty recipes. Read more…
The recipes on this blog are fresh, gluten free and so satisfying, no one will notice that anything is missing. As the former food editor for Bon Appetit magazine, I have high standards, and the dishes here are so delicious, everyone loves them. Read more…
Half Dome I
Breads
An Explosion of Color
Apple Cornbread with Walnut-Brown Sugar Topping
The east side of the Sierra reliably displays an explosion of color during the first two weeks of October. After moving to Los Angeles from
October 22, 2022
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Mexican Flatbreads (naturally gluten free)
I’ve been obsessed with these Mexican flatbreads since learning to make them. Corn tortillas are cooked on a griddle until the bottoms are crisp and
June 30, 2015
Breads
Homemade Gluten-Free Whole-Grain Soda Bread
Doesn’t this photo send you straight to the kitchen? It’s from my latest book, Gluten-Free Baking. If you are missing artisanal style breads, try your
January 22, 2015
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cornbread
In October, when the hot, dry, Santa Ana winds blow here in Los Angeles, I long for cool, crisp fall days, colorful foliage, and farm
October 23, 2013
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Herbed Cornbread (gluten free)
One cold, fall evening a white bean and kale soup was simmering on the stove, and I began to crave a good bread to go
November 17, 2012
Breads
Maple and Sage Cornbread
The cold, windy weekend weather drove me into the kitchen to bake something comforting. In less than 15 minutes I had mixed together a cornbread
December 1, 2010