Hood Love

And my sweet little house, nestled up on a hill above my garage. Last Saturday I walked to the Silverlake farmers market in a sundress. Yes, in February. My heart goes out to all of you who are still sludging through ugly dirty mounds of crystalized snow amidst masses of sleeping-bag-bundled city dwellers in single digit temperatures. I'm so sorry.

I Miss My Sister

Coffee Adventures

Lecia and Erin have the coolest vibes, the most beautiful son, the sweetest house with killer views, and they make, hands down, the best cappuccino I have ever had outside Italy

Kitchen Adventures, Part One

Maeghan's first pizza was soooo good. Her sauce was like the most flavorful stuff ever. As you can see, Brian is quite pleased with his wife. I love cooking with friends or even better, just drinking wine and watching!

Kitchen Adventures, Part Deux

Kitchen Adventures, Part Trois

On Friday Madison and I made Alice's Green Goddess dressing, which we enjoyed atop beautiful endive salad and fried farm eggs. The next morning, breakfast!

Chez Panisse Green Goddess Dressing
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature, pasteurized (optional)
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the shallot with the garlic, vinegar and lemon and lime juices. Let stand for 5 minutes.

2. In a medium bowl, beat the yolk with a whisk.

3. Gradually add half of the olive oil in a thin drizzle to the yolk, whisking constantly.

4. Add 1 tablespoon of liquid from the shallot mixture, then whisk the yolk mixture into the remaining olive oil.

5. Add the avocado and mash it in with a fork.

6. Whisk in the remaining shallot mixture and the herbs, and season with salt and pepper.

Happy Birthday Beautiful Veronica