Adapted from the Heart of the Artichoke by David Tanis Makes 1 quart Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 4 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pound ripe peaches 1/4 cup oats 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar …

Here is an important announcement. This Sunday, July 20th, is National Ice Cream Day. Please plan accordingly, and make yourself some homemade ice cream. May we suggest one with peaches? We recently acquired our very own ice cream maker just …

Sherlock is back. Both from the grave and for our viewing pleasure. With Series 3 now on Netflix, we’ve hardly been doing anything else. Except, perhaps, making tea. Because there’s just something about that perfect hot beverage that fortifies you …

I don’t know about where you are, but in Los Angeles, it is HOT HOT HOT. Because the heat has been so bad, I have been ignoring all my house duties (read: not cooking, or cleaning, or organizing…) and instead …

You guys, it’s high-blueberry season. And blueberries are having a bumper crop, which means they’re cheap, they’re plentiful, and they’re EVERYWHERE.  Which means I bought a two pound box of them, and then promptly had to find a use for …

This weekend we’re headed to the ocean for the FIRST time this summer (I know, it’s horrible!) This leads to the question, what do you BRING to the beach to eat? Sure, you can stop on the way and get …

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and what says, “I love America!” better than pie?! I’ve been eager to explore Corelyn and my new neighborhood, and it just so happens that Simple Things Sandwich & Pie Shop …

Hey y’all! Summer is here, so to celebrate, here’s a roundup of our fave summer recipes that just might cool you down… First, here’s George’s recap of great summer beers to get your BBQs off right. My fave is Shock …

As many of you know, I am committed to eating locally. This means that aside from a few special requests (read: banana cream pie) I haven’t had a banana in a few years. I try to get all my produce …

Peach Smoothie. milk, frozen yogurt, peaches, frozen blueberries, peanut butter. blend until smooth.