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Apricosa is about the enjoyment of delicious and healthy California cooking. Here you'll find experiences, recipes, and tips drawn from the huge availability of fresh produce both from my garden and from the surrounding Santa Barbara area, influenced by my Italian heritage, family traditions, and good times with friends. I hope what you read here encourages and inspires you in your own kitchen and pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
I'm kind of excited about this crostata. Why? Because it features red-ripe tomatoes and herbs picked out from the garden. Such a good combination of fresh ingredients, with Mediterranean flavors saying "it's summer."Sunshine, warmth (read full article)
One of my recent absolutely favorite comfort foods has been ddeokbokki, that is, 떡볶이. (Yes, that's me typing in Hangul!) Anyway, ddeokbokki (the "eo" is pronounced "aw") is a popular street food snack in Korea, and after watching mu (read full article)
A few days ago, a bunch of peaches sat ripening on the kitchen counter, slowly but surely reaching the point where they were almost too ripe. They needed to be eaten, and right away! The problem nagged at me even in my subconscious, a (read full article)
These guys are hanging out on the vine in my garden right now. Oh the anticipation of fresh, home-grown tomatoes! If we could just have a few hot, sunny days, these orbs of deliciousness would be ready for feasting upon.But my question is (read full article)
With the heat wave of the East Coast and the recent sultry days in California, there is no time like the present to add a side of oi muchim to your next meal. This spicy Korean salad--literally meaning seasoned (muchim) cucumber (oi)--is an (read full article)
Growing up with a jam-eating father, a garden full of fruit trees, and the European heritage of thriftiness, jam-making figured largely throughout my childhood. My German grandmother has always sent us her clear Gellees made from wild forest (read full article)
I don't normally do restaurant reviews, and I don't plan on making it a habit here, but I had such an exquisite meal this past week at Trattoria Grappolo that I can't resist telling you about it. Plus, I got a few great photos so I really sh (read full article)
If you were to ask me what my favorite Indian dish is, I think I'd have to go with saag every time. Saag, a dish of slow-cooked greens that often gets chunks of paneer cheese mixed in, is an absolutely delicious concoction. I love the (read full article)
I have been enjoying a number of delicious salads recently, all of them centered on a fantastic foursome of summery ingredients. It started off as an appetizer: arugula tossed in a lemon vinaigrette, with creamy avocado, perfectly-rip (read full article)
I have a confession to make. I am totally hooked on Korean dramas right now. The one that got me started on them all was one called "Pasta," a 20-episode series set in the kitchen of a fictional Italian restaurant in Seoul. Afte (read full article)
Here's a quick and delicious summer side-dish: pan-roasted cauliflower with lemon juice and Parmesan. A splash of lemon juice brightens things up, and I love how the salty Parmesan cheese melts and clings to each floret, bringing out the nut (read full article)
One of my favorite recipes from the collection that I've inherited from my German grandfather is Zwetschgenkuchen, a plum kuchen that might be considered more like a fruit tart in the American way of thinking. The combination of sweet-tangy (read full article)
Today I came to the belated realization that Apricosa's one-year anniversary slipped by a week ago! Over this past year, I have loved having the opportunity to share with you some of my favorite dishes. I love the beauty in the colo (read full article)
Ever since I made those Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, I knew I had to try a chocolate version. I loved the concept of a non-fried yeast donut, and I couldn't wait to play around with new flavors. Just think, a homemade chocolate donu (read full article)
For the past week and a half, ever since I saw that the loquats on my tree were ripe and ready for harvesting, I have been meaning to make Schlupfkuchen. Which I finally got around to doing today!This cake is one of the classic German recipes (read full article)
After enjoying "Hunter's Chicken Stew" at the house of some friends months ago, I went and hunted up the recipe they used (by Jamie Oliver) to make it at home. If you love wine, you'll love this version of pollo alla cacciatore; half a bott (read full article)
So here it is! My inspiration, my muse, my motivation to bake bread that has no salt in it. Panzanella, or "bread salad," is a down-home Tuscan dish of humble origins that had me enchanted from the first bite. Originally an inven (read full article)
Ah, the bread-eaters of Tuscany!As the descendant of southern Italians, I'd always considered pasta as an indispensable part of the Italian cuisine. But during a road trip through Italy years ago, I learned that the traditional starch in t (read full article)
For many people, holidays are a day for eating out and celebrating at a restaurant with a fine meal. In my family, though, we've always marked special occasions with home-cooked meals, from elegant spreads to simple dishes that were cooked with (read full article)
My sister has been wanting me to try this recipe for Greek-style baked beans for the longest time.I am so glad I did! It's amazing. It's gorgeous. It smells heavenly. Luscious soft beans and succulent chunks of tomato (read full article)
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