Boy does it feel like summertime here in the Bay Area! Today was a toasty 90 degrees... and I'm a little afraid for how hot it might be the actual summer. I'm just not made for hot weather! One of the reasons why I was crazy about San Diego was the usual 75 degree weather - ideal in my opinion - but I'll stop being a baby and find a way to deal with whatever heat comes my way this upcoming season. ;-) Earlier today I went to the Coyote Valley Family Farm Feast, an event that showcased locally grown food prepared by top chefs in the area. There were some really tasty food options offered, and I enjoyed two of the plates: a fava bean & radish salad, along with beet + goat cheese crostini. Both were awesome! Having attended an event with such a wonderful theme of highlighting the ... [Read More]
rigatoni
Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
I'm always ripping pages out of magazines when I spot a recipe I'd like to try. Sometimes I get to cookin' right away, other times I throw the page in my 'recipes to try' pile and it disappears for months (or still has yet to be made...). This recipe was somewhere in between, as I saw it in Self magazine last month and made it for dinner last night. I changed a few of the ingredients based on what I had in my kitchen and reduced the portion size (original recipe can be found here). This dish is a great meal for sun-dried tomato lovers and packs strong flavor. It's a good thing I didn't have a hot date last night, because eating this results in some definite garlic breath! Rigatoni with Cheesy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto What you need: 3 oz rigatoni (or any other short shaped ... [Read More]