you’ve sorted this out–I’m not a chef
but I live in one of the best food and produce capitals of the world. I'm a retired wedding & lifestyle photographer turned recipe developer who’s constantly torn between comfort food cozies and elevated, farm fresh, high-end flavors. I will talk for hours about the perfect way an acidic burst of tiny finger lime pearls can transform an oyster, but you can also catch me absolutely yapping about which are the best chicken nuggies and fries to order at the bars around San Francisco. Life's about balance right?
And it's here, at the intersection of upscale bites and comfort food noshing that you have found my food blog. My little corner where I get to share all things food related that I’m loving lately.
After graduating from college, my guy and I relocated to the Bay for work and San Francisco turned out to be an absolute playground for my interest in food to blossom into a full love affair with cooking and restaurants.
We have been living here for over a decade exploring everything this charming city has to offer and now, I hope to help you find your new favorite spots in my favorite city and fill your recipe repertoire with flavors that you obsess over like I do.
currently…
I'm most likely in our 1920s apartment cooking my way through my latest cookbook fixation while binge watching crappy reality shows and dreaming of how to bring exciting flavors and new recipes to the table. On weekends, you can find me in line for bagels, shopping the farmer's markets or posted up in a restaurant with my guy. Expect me to tempt you with a recipe, a restaurant for your next night out, and a cookbook you have to add to your collection! Consider me for the role of your new food bestie and stay well fed, babes!
kitchen tool must haves
cookbooks I’m loving
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