I was shot in San Francisco

Ah, what lovely round hills you have… what wonderful farmer’s markets… what singularly wacky, fascinating, witty people… sigh.

I’ve been shot through the heart, with an arrow, of love. Also, I’ve been shot with a camera, by my editor/producer/dictator, Chris. We filmed material for 2-3 more episodes which are now in post-production, so I’m told. We recorded shows for Banitza and Apple Leek Risotto with Shrimp. Looking forward to showing those to you as soon as Chris is finished making me look like I know what I’m doing. It may take a while.

We also made Paella and bunches of Hummus. I gorged on savory crepes which were surprisingly abundant, as well as delicious Indonesian lemongrass noodles, and beautiful home-made Indian ice cream.

I’ve been in love since we visited San Francisco this past May, and I’ve been bravely resisting the urge to drop everything and just move. We were there for a week, longer than previous visits, and had the chance to really experience the life, meaning excellent food, beautiful sights, stimulating conversation. Also… steep hills and carrying groceries home by hand which has a firming effect on the legs and posterior. Built-in exercise, granting the ability to eat more - yet another thing to recommend this city.

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Banitza with Feta Cheese

Taste: Crispy, flaky, soft, creamy from the cheese, salty, slightly tangy, golden - like only fresh home baked bread can taste.

This is a traditional Bulgarian pastry which uses hand-made filo dough and can be stuffed with all manner of things, both sweet and savory. I made it for New Year’s Eve and it was a smashing success, if I do say so myself. My uncle went so far as to say that it was better than my grandmother’s, an honor of which I would never suspect myself to be worthy. (My grandmother being the queen of banitza, and of cooking in general.) Continue reading »

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