Confession: I had oatmeal for dinner (and breakfast, pictured). Actually, the same oatmeal, two different ways. Yesterday evening, I made a double batch of this delicious Coconut Banana Cream Pie overnight oats; the perfect breakfast to wake up to. When I left this morning, it was misting slightly, but the sun was out. Delightful, Refreshing.…
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Starry Night Baked Doughnuts
Although it might *finally* be warming up here in San Francisco, this past weekend was unusually chilly. Sunday morning I woke up to iron skies and a creeping bookishness, so the day was spent curled up on my couch finishing The Golem and the Jinni. It’s a remarkable melange of fantasy and historical fiction, set…
Harissa Cauliflower and Tomato Bisque with Pan-fried Shrimp
Happy long weekend, North American folk! What is everyone up to? Most people I’ve talked to are getting out of the city for a few days. I’m taking a little trip to Sacramento, about 2 hours northeast of San Francisco. Soooo not prepared for the imminent heat… Speaking on heat, this soup! It’s September now,…
PB Chocolate Mousse
Presenting: amazingly creamy, light mousse, made in just 5 minutes in a blender! No whisking required. Raw cashews add richness and cacao powder bring the chocolate. Um, yum?!!
Hazelnut Orange Breakfast Cake
Tep, you read that right…it’s cake, for breakfast! Orange peel is the perfect accent for rich, nutty walnuts. Shredded carrots and almond meal made the cake amazingly soft and moist.