This blueberry pie is a classic — simple, straightforward goodness! INGREDIENTS: CRUST Use this recipe for double pie crust. FILLING 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter METHOD: Heat oven to 425°F. For the crust, roll half the pie dough into...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 2 cups drinking water 6 – 7 lemons 6 cups cold drinking water 1 cup drinking water Reserved lemon rinds Optional: Fresh mint sprigs METHOD: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup drinking water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from...Read More

Eggs Benedict is the ultimate brunch dish — toasted and buttered English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and finished with a silky hollandaise. And there are many variations on a theme — substitute the bacon with a slice of ham, a crab cake, or a piece of poached salmon; add a slice of tomato or...Read More

Bostock is an almond-flavored baked French toast, a favorite Parisienne breakfast with a cup of rich strong coffee. It’s lovely served for brunch — just add a fresh fruit salad. INGREDIENTS: Almond Syrup 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch salt Frangipane 2 tablespoons...Read More

This is an old-time recipe from my grandmother’s cookbook that definitely has a place on the modern table. She always had a few hearty rhubarb plants in her garden that she cherished. Serve this piquant rhubarb relish with a charcuterie platter, with cheese and crackers, or use it as a condiment with pulled pork sandwiches....Read More

Spring with its longer days and more daylight mean that hens are beginning their egg production cycle. Full egg production, generally an egg per day for each chicken, is in summer. Mother Nature has been rough on California this year with colder and wetter weather, so it’s been a slow start for ‘the girls.’ The...Read More

This is a quick, easy dinner and very delicious! Serve with a side of steamed green beans. Use a mild white fish such as cod. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. fish fillets (cut into 6 portions) 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s) 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided 1/2 cup...Read More

This coffee-based latte is full of warming spices — perfect for a quick pick-me-up!  Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk in this recipe for the best results. INGREDIENTS: 1 14-ounce can full-fat  coconut milk 3 tablespoons maple syrup (and more, to taste, if desired) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 cups Chinese Broth (see recipe below) 6 shiitake mushrooms 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced into half moons 2 cups white cream-style corn (canned) OR a package of frozen white corn kernels*  Sugar Soy Sauce White Pepper 1 1/2 cups flaked crab meat 2 eggs, beaten Cilantro sprigs METHOD: In a stockpot, combine...Read More

Always a coastal favorite, we like to serve our clam chowder topped with crispy, buttery sourdough croutons — but feel free to use traditional oyster crackers. If you prefer a richer, creamier version, substitute part of the half and half with heavy cream.  INGREDIENTS: 6 slices bacon 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 large onion, chopped...Read More