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Meyer Lemon Curd
I have an abundance of Meyer lemons year-round on my trees in Northern California. One of my favorite ways in which to use them is in tangy and sweet Meyer Lemon Curd. This curd is so versatile. I...
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Meyer Lemon Pecan Brown Sugar Shortbread
Meyer lemons grow year-round in our garden in Sausalito. They seem to really thrive on the weather here. Meyer lemons are a cross between lemons and oranges and have a mild flavor that is sweeter...
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Blackberry Jam
Blackberries are in season now and are available locally in our Northern California farmers markets. Making jam is a great way to preserve blackberries so that you can enjoy them all year long. I...
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No-Fuss Orange Holiday Cookies
I call these buttery bites “no-fuss cookies” because they are mixed in the food processor – in one simple, easy step. They can be made for children and for grown-ups, too. The glaze calls for either...
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Candied Budda’s Hand Citron
Budda’s Hand is a type of citron that looks like a large thick-skinned lemon with long fingers. It has a fragrance similar to that of lemon blossoms. One of my favorite ways to use this citron is to...
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Easy Citrus-Olive Oil Muffins
These muffins are delicious and easy to make. They contain no butter or milk but use low-fat yogurt and olive oil instead. I have made these muffins with a number of different citrus fruits – Meyer...
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Olive Oil Coffee Cake with Blueberries and Pears
This coffee cake is so simple to make and is moist, crunchy and delicious. I used olive oil and yogurt in this recipe instead of butter and milk. You can use any fruit that is in season. In this...
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Fig Chutney
A friend just delivered a surplus of figs – perfect for making fig chutney! This chutney is a delicious compliment to slow-roasted pork and duck confit. It really adds zip to hamburgers, as well. I...
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Sunny Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Meyer lemons are abundant year-round on my trees in Sausalito. I try not to waste a single lemon. I give a lot of them away as gifts to friends and neighbors, and I look for new ways in which to...
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Lavender Simple Syrup
Lavender grows year-round in our garden. I use it to make this simple syrup and I preserve it in sugar and in salt. I use it in shortbreads, in scones, in ice cream. It is a favorite of ours to...
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