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Photo by K.C. Alfred for the San Diego Union-Tribune
The first night of Chanukah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 22. For my latest story for the San Diego Union-Tribune’s food section, Chef Matt Gordon of Bluebridge Hospitality gives us recipes for the classic foods of the holiday: latkes, applesauce, and sufganiyot! Light the menorah and bring on the dreidels and chocolate coins! Thanks to K.C. Alfred for the gorgeous photos!
Photo by Eduardo Contreras of the San Diego Union-Tribune
My friends know I detest beets so they’ll have to pick up their jaws from the floor when I emphasize how much I love Garden Kitchen chef/owner Coral Fodor Strong’s Beet Stem Marmalade. She generously gave me the recipe for that, as well as those for her Radish Leaf and Pipian Pesto, and her easy-to-make and truly delicious whole wheat bread that she grills to use as a delivery system for the two dips. I’ve got the recipes for all of them in my new story for the UT’s food section. They’re perfect to serve at holiday gatherings or give as gifts! As always, so thrilled with the photos by my friend, Eduardo Contreras!
Photo by Kristin von Zweck
When you’ve found the perfect site with the potential for gorgeous ocean vistas, you do what Bill and Pam Heidler did: buy it! The Heidlers turned an old single story ranch house on a double lot in Encinitas into a two-story modern Craftsman that now boasts panoramic views of the Pacific and the ability to allow them to stay in the house as they get older. It was fascinating to learn from the Heidlers and their friend and architect Kristin von Zweck how they accomplished this. My new story in the December 2019 issue of Coastal San Diego Homes & Estates reveals the details.
Photo by Eduardo Contreras of the San Diego Union-Tribune
Did you know San Diego has a farmer who grows beans? Meet Mike Reeske of Rio Del Rey and one of his biggest fans, Chef Mark Schmitt of Fort Oak Restaurant! I got both to share bean cooking secrets and I got a few of Schmitt's recipes. You can't beat fresh, scratch-made beans! Read my latest story in the San Diego Union-Tribune’s food section. Cool photos by the brilliant Eduardo Contreras!
Photo by Eduardo Contreras in the San Diego Union-Tribune
Here's a lesson in doing a sublime upscale renovation using repurposed materials. Love this sustainable concept practiced by Refind Kitchens. Not only do mother/son team David and Julianne Berens rescue beautiful, often one-of-a-kind cabinetry and other items from homes being remodeled, but designer/owner Julianne Berens can work magic in incorporating those finds into a uniquely designed space. Read my latest story in the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Homes section and enjoy the beauty of Eduardo Contreras’ photography.
(Brady Architectural Photography)
I recently got my first assignment from the San Diego Union-Tribune’s upscale design magazine Coastal San Diego Homes & Estates. The newly published story I wrote, “Design Dream Come True,” features a modern La Jolla beach house in La Jolla Shores that is not only very cool to look at but also LEED Platinum certified. The owner’s “Barbie Dream House” is both a family residence and summer rental and have some unique features that make it work beautiful for both functions.
