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This sparked her curiosity of who grows our food and the complex web of the global food system. Additionally, she was a Cheese Intern at the The San Francisco Cheese School. You’ll find her frequenting farmers markets, experimenting in the kitchen, and daydreaming about her next trip. Most-beloved cooking tool:" A sharp chef’s knife!" Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

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A refreshingly floral spin on homemade lemonade. Both lemons and lavender grow in abundance here (in California and my backyard). So, it was just a matter of time before they became acquainted. Elise Bauer Here’s the tip with lavender: It doesn’t take much. Use it sparingly, like rosemary (which would also be terrific in lemonade, by the way). Too much and your lemonade may taste like expensive soap. Elise Bauer...

This retro snack cake takes little effortjust one bowl!but offers big rewards. Thats my kind of person, and lazy daisy cake is my kind of cake. Its a simple affair that you might pull off using one bowl and precious little active time. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe This charming midcentury snacking cake is ripe for a comeback. What Is Lazy Daisy Cake? Lazy daisy cake appears in a 1949 community cookbook I love,The Good Shepherd Cook Book....

Go ahead and linger in the cool summer breeze a bit longer. What do you think of when you picture your perfect summer day? What Idon’tsee is staying inside and cooking all day. Simply Recipes / Jesse Wong I don’t see turning on an oven and making my already too-warm apartment even hotter. Don’t get me wrong: I love cooking! But there’s something about the summer where I crave ease....

Simone Beck’s flambeed cherry custard meringue dessert, named after 19th century French diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord. I apologize in advance. This recipe is anything but simple. Elise Bauer Never mind that on the day of, Ed couldn’t make it for dinner. The die was cast, Le Talleyrand was to be made, birthday boy or no birthday boy. Child called her ‘La Super-Francaise’; Paul Child called her ‘Sigh-Moan.’ Elise Bauer...

Looking to take your latkes from ordinary potatoes to something truly amazing for Hanukkah this year? Leah Koenig, the Jewish culinary maven and cookbook author, has you covered. I recently had a lovely conversation with her via Zoom where she shared her very best latke secrets. Simply Recipes / Leah Koenig / Alison Bickel Trust me, you’re going to want to follow these simple but effective tips. Dont Be a Hero!...

A French classic, whole leeks are boiled, drained, then marinated in a Dijon vinaigrette. Ah the noble leek, often the bridesmaid, rarely the bride. Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French recipe that honors the leek for itself. Elise Bauer Served at room temperature, the leeks make a lovely salad or side. And given that they love a long marinating time, they’re perfect for making ahead. He alsoroasted up some red bell peppersand served them with the leeks, which were lovely together....

Make them whatever size you want; we like small ramekins for mini-size portions for the kids! Im known as the leftovers guy because Im always thinking ofnew ways to use leftovers. Thanksgiving always has an abundance of leftovers, so youd better believe I get excited about it! Nick Evans This year Im all about Turkey Pot Pies. Plus, the individual serving size works perfectly for little kids. What Turkey to Use for Pot Pies?...