The Forest Feast
July 16, 2012
Forest Feast: Spicy Roasted Corn + Cauliflower Tacos
You can tell it’s summer when corn shows up in your CSA box. Sweet and crunchy — nothing like it! Roast it up with a little cauliflower to make a delicious, light taco filling (no beans, rice or meat needed!). Flour or corn tortillas work, and you could use sour cream instead of greek yogurt. […]
July 9, 2012
Forest Feast: Postcard from New York
I just got back from the most lovely weekend in New York City. A dear friend from college is getting married this summer so we threw her a “Spice Shower†dinner party in our friend’s backyard in Brooklyn. It was a warm evening so we passed out fans (which we needed!!) and served summery drinks. […]
July 4, 2012
Forest Feast at the Farmer’s Market
I love this time of the year when farmers markets set up during the evenings downtown. There’s nothing better at the end of the day than a stroll through the market, basket in hand, the smell of fresh fruit and herbs in the air. I met Jack after work at the market and we gathered […]
June 18, 2012
Forest Feast: Cocktail Party in the Woods
Last weekend we hosted some people from my husband’s work for a little late afternoon cocktail party. While Jack set up the bar on the deck, I put together some snacks. I didn’t have a lot of time, so I went for colorful and easy: crudite and several dips, cheeses garnished with fresh herbs, dates, […]
June 11, 2012
Forest Feast: Strawberry Caprese
Strawberry Caprese is a seasonal twist on the classic tomato basil appetizer. A perfect mix of sweet and savory! Strawberry Caprese 1 bunch chopped basil 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup bocconcini (mozzarella balls) 2 cups sliced strawberries Combine all. Dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sea salt. *All photos and illustration by © […]
May 28, 2012
Forest Feast: Orange Avocado Salad
This citrus salad is easy and pretty! Peel and slice 1 avocado and 1 orange into rounds. Layer on a plate, alternating. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion (scallion). For a dressing, drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. About one avocado and one orange per person should do. For a group, […]
May 21, 2012
Forest Feast: Candied Lemon
I have so many lemons right now I don’t know what to do with them all! So I tried candying them and they are quite nice atop ice cream with a bit of lemon zest. Vanilla Ice Cream + Candied Lemon + Slice 1 lemons into circles. Boil five minutes. Drain. + Simmer 1 cup […]
May 7, 2012
Forest Feast: Asparagus Tart
This asparagus tart is SO easy it’s kind of fail-proof. Buy some frozen puff pastry (I like Pillsbury). Place one of the sheets of dough on a cookie sheet. Let it defrost a bit then pinch up the edges to make a little crust-like rim. Spread some cheese all over (I used brie, but cream […]
April 30, 2012
Forest Feast: Meals On Wheels Gala (SF)
The Forest Feast heads to the city for an evening! San Francisco is just 45 minutes from our little cabin in the woods. Last weekend my husband and I attended a benefit for the San Francisco chapter of Meals on Wheels which was a delicious showcase of the Bay Area’s best chefs. The mission of Meals on Wheels […]
April 23, 2012
Forest Feast: Spring Kohlrabi Salad
Spring Salad with Kohlrabi Combine: 6 spears of asparagus (thinly sliced) 1 peeled kohlrabi (cut into matchsticks) 1 cup English peas (raw) 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1 cucumber (thinly sliced) 1/2 bunch of sliced scallions Dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce Toss everything together […]