Monthly Archives: December 2011

nipples of venus

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

A scene from one of my favorite movies, Amadeus, where Salieri tries to coax Constanza into leaving some of her husband’s original sheet music with an offering of Capezzoli di Venere (Nipples of Venus), or brandied chestnut pralines.  I’ve always … Continue reading →

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christmas croissants

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Merry Christmas!  I hope everyone is enjoying a day of merriment with loved ones.  Right now, I’m hanging out at home with the fam for a very traditional Christmas Day in Ventura County… you know, where it’s blue skies and … Continue reading →

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pumpkin sesame cakes

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

I made these pumpkin sesame cakes for my family today, serving them with a drizzle of honey and hot barley tea, which they loved.  Made with glutinous sweet rice flour, this slightly sweet and nutty rice cake is similar to … Continue reading →

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chicken pot pie | the good vs. the bad

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

An unsavory pot pie from an LA pop-up that shall go unnamed  Homemade chicken pot pie Pop-up restaurants in LA can be hit or miss.  Last weekend, my friends and I went to one that seemed very promising, but ultimately, … Continue reading →

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thyme cafe & market | santa monica, ca

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

 Macarons & pain au chocolat  Turkey + caramelized onions + arugula + brie + butter baguette Lunch at Thyme Cafe & Market on Ocean Park.

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david lebovitz’s sweet life in paris

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I’m a huge fan of dessert cookbook writer and fellow croissant lover, David Lebovitz, who’s living the sweet life in Paris.  Check out this video of him walking through a Paris market, then cooking at home.  I love that he uses … Continue reading →

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sunday supper | lucques, LA

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Olive oil cake with candied tangerines, crème fraîche & Santa Barbara pistachios Thank you, Toops, for organizing a post-thesis Sunday Supper at Lucques!  What a sweet way to wrap up the week.  So nice to catch up with the girls (and … Continue reading →

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by this time tomorrow

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

By this time tomorrow, I will have completed my graduate thesis with a final presentation. It’s been a grueling six months, but it’s almost over!!  Oh man, I cannot wait to celebrate!

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bourdain | sukiyabashi jiro

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Drool.

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cleverly cloaked cookie | commis, oakland

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

 Vegetable ash-coated parmesan shortbread cookie from Commis in Oakland.

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