New Obsession: Romesco Sauce

Having no prior knowledge of things I am making is occasionally a source of anxiety, such as when trying to judge the relative done-ness of a new cut of meat. More typically, however, it’s quite freeing. When I’m trying to re-create something that knocked my socks off in its delicious simplicity (e.g., Papas Loco from … Continue reading →

DIY Nut Butter

I love nut butters, but I don’t always love the price tag they come with at the store.  For awhile, my go to favorite was Trader Joe’s crunchy almond butter with sea salt and flaxseed.  At $5/16 oz. jar, this was one of the tastiest and most affordable options around (if you count the Richmond TJ’s as … Continue reading →