July 2010

It’s truly summer now.  The days are long and warm (except, of course, in San Francisco), and there’s so much to pull us outdoors –the garden, the grill, the pool, the beach, the sun.  (Julia’s favorite new word is “outside.”)  Usually, one of the last things I feel like doing is fussing with plants and […]

I can’t take any credit for this simple and sublimely delicious cheese course:  it’s been on the menu of San Francisco’s Zuni Cafe for most of my adult life.  The rich, salty, nutty flavor of really good Parmigiano Reggiano cheese blends with just-sweet-enough, creamy dates in a way that makes you experience both of these […]