Hi! My name is Linda. I live in Silicon Valley. My "farm" is a suburban back yard where I try to grown anything that can survive my level of care. I hope you enjoy my blog.
This cranberry sauce is sweet and fruity. Persimmon tastes a bit like apricot when cooked. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound Fuyu persimmons 12 ounces whole cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 te...Read More
There are two types of people out there – those that like persimmon and those that don’t. When it comes to fresh persimmon, I’m on the “don’t like” side. This i...Read More
This yummy baked custard uses real scotch. I like to use a strongly flavored scotch for maximum impact. For 6 servings you’ll need: 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 5 egg yolks ...Read More
“What butter and whiskey won’t cure, there is no cure for.” For this recipe, you’ll need: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter pinc...Read More
I make this sauce every year, I love the spiciness ginger adds to cranberry sauce. For this recipe you’ll need 12 ounces whole cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1...Read More
I love cranberry sauce and serve way too many different flavors at Thanksgiving. This bourbon based sauce will be a new addition to this year’s meal. For this recipe you’ll need 12 ounce...Read More
This decadent yet easy dish works as a hearty appetizer or as part of a fancy breakfast. Serve it with a salad for lunch or a light dinner. We first tried this combination at Bar Bambino in San Fr...Read More
Or, how to have a cheesy weekend. I went to cheese school. It was fun. And cheesy. This weekend I dragged a very gracious friend and my long suffering spouse to a beginning cheese making class at the ...Read More
This simple starter is easy and comforting. And if you’re ambitious enough to make your own cheese it’s a great way to show off your cheese making skills. For this recipe you’ll ne...Read More
I use this spice mix as a rub or coating. I’m sure it will make traditionalists cringe but I like the taste and isn’t that what counts? In this recipe I provide ratios instead of fixed q...Read More