Archive for October, 2009

Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi

  Every time I sit down to a meal of gnocchi, I think of my Nonna. Italian through and through, my Nonna makes the most amazing ricotta gnocchi I have ever eaten. It is so good, that for me to even attempt to make ricotta based gnocchi would be blasphemous and downright ridiculous. I have... »

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Tomatoes with a Twist

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Tomatoes with a Twist

One thing I love about living in LA (Probably one of the only things in fact) is that the moderate climate causes a blurring of the lines in seasonality. Since i love using ingredients that are local and seasonal, it is a huge advantage for me living in a place where you can get... »

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Watermelon Whale Watching

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Watermelon Whale Watching

Since there are currently a plethora of watermelons available at farmer’s markets and grocery stores, i thought it appropriate to demonstrate how to make a very popular item in my house growing up, a watermelon whale. People think it is incredibley creative, and in all truth, it’s a very easy way to add a... »

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