Hooray for Autumn!

Yesterday Michael and I headed to Marin, winding through lush countryside and ending up at Pt Reyes Station, destination Cowgirl Creamery (http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/)! Not only did we get to sample a few seasonal limited edition items, but we had a picnic outside in the cool, sunny autumn and felt the fragrant air of the North Bay sweeping over the grass.

We were able to watch artisan cheesemaking in the flesh (they were making Red Hawk, runner up in The American Cheese Society 2009), which has probably been one of my lifelong dreams. I definitely will be going back for more.

In the evening, we dropped into Pizzaiolo (http://www.pizzaiolooakland.com/) for dinner, sharing the famous (and one of my very favorites) Monterey Bay Squid, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion and Garlic Aioli pizza, and ending on a Rosemary Pound Cake with fresh whipped cream and Frog Hollow Farm pear sauce. Read about their sustainable food practices!

Cinnamon Apple Cake

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I adapted this recipe from our CSA box. Here is where you can find it:
http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/recipes/cinnamonapple-9812.shtml



I used Pink Lady apples and Neufchatel instead of cream cheese (full fat).



I only began taking photos at the very end, which is a pity because the batter for this cake was sumptuous and smooth. The Neufchatel keeps it moist, and the tart, supple apples are a perfect foil for the crisp and crumbly cinnamon sugar top.

Hello!

I've decided to start using this again. I will continue to eat adventurously (and document each epicurious journey) as well as try my hand at various appealing dishes in my own kitchen, supplementing posts with recipes and/or photos when I can. I hope you enjoy!

a poem for you.

this is defunct.
not because i stopped liking food.
i still like food.
i'm just really lazy.

12/27
-avocado w/sugar
-turkey on multigrain bread w/sprouts, tomato, bacon, avocado, havarti, mayo, mustard
-cotton candy ice cream w/rainbow sprinkles
-spinach salad w/avocado & strawberries
-steak (marinated w/fresh oj, soy sauce, sherry, cloves, garlic) w/rice
-1 small orange

december 25 & 26

12/25
-bacon & scrambled eggs w/potato toast
-1 cup orange juice
-2 fresh young coconuts
-turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet yams, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls
-3 cups sparkling apple cider

12/26
-1 banh gio
-1 fresh young coconut
-sweet potato french fries & lobster bisque
-crab fried rice & fried breaded white seabass
-1 cup sparkling apple cider
-christmas dinner leftovers

12/24
-vietnamese shrimp chips w/homemade meat balls
-1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
-1/2 cup wasabi peas
1 cup pomegranate seeds
-sauteed udon w/green beans, chicken & shrimp

12/23
-onion bagel & garlic chive cream cheese
-1/2 cup cotton candy ice cream
-small handful wasabi peas
-1 /2 chocolate mousse petit four
-1 1/2 banh gio w/fish sauce
1/2 d'anjou pear
-assorted sushi
-2 cups genmaicha

12/22
-orange fruit punch soda
-chicken katsu & teriyaki chicken
-kal bi w/ macaroni salad & rice
-d'anjou pear
-egg rolls w/noodles, cilantro, lettuce
-1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
-1/4 cup cotton candy ice cream
-small handful wasabi peas
-d'anjou pear