My client recently moved into this charming Nob Hill apartment complete with all of the details that make city-living what it is today: original wood floors, high ceilings with detailed molding, traditional bay windows and French doors. We turned old to … Continue reading
San Francisco Contemporary Neutrals My client recently moved into a beautiful, classic San Francisco apartment with high ceilings, an abundance of bay windows, and beautiful period detailing. She was looking for a neutral, contemporary look that was inviting, yet intentional. … Continue reading
Venice Beach Bungalow This 1950’s beach bungalow is a rarity among among multi-million dollar, tri-level canal homes built within the last few years. One of the last standing bungalows, it was important to maintain the beachy accents (original wood floors, … Continue reading
This Mexican twist on F&W’s recent Provoleta recipe is sure to please at your next dinner party – just serve with a sliced/toasted baguette or water crackers! *Note: you’ll need a cast iron skillet or a pan which can be … Continue reading
I know, I know – it’s hot outside and you’re probably not craving a piping hot and spicy soup. Nevertheless, my trip to the Asian market had me excited to revisit some old Thai recipes (and photos from Thailand, below). … Continue reading
This hot weather has me thinking back to summer days in Chiang Mai, a beautiful mountain town in Northern Thailand. I’ve been itching to recreate the Som Tum we made in our Thai Cooking class, and finally found some shredded papaya … Continue reading
Summer is (finally) just around the corner, so I’ve been spending lots of time outside grilling, and making use of the new picnic table. The evenings have been especially warm and dry this week, the perfect formula for a starlit … Continue reading
Greetings from my new countertop! Since I last posted, I’ve made a major change and moved back to the Southern California coast in sunny Venice Beach. It’s been a whirlwind, but I have finally landed on my feet and am … Continue reading
Reposting this well-received recipe from last year’s Thanksgiving. For those of you looking for an alternative bird to cook (or to supplement your turkey), try the below with a whole chicken or with two cornish hens (my favorite!). Happy Thanksgiving! … Continue reading
I was inspired this Saturday by a morning stroll through the farmers market. The herbs and greens were fresh and in abundance! I bought pounds of spinach, cilantro, mint, parsley, and scallions and set out to make Ash-e Reshteh, a famous … Continue reading
Last week, I finally got to try out Blue Apron, a cooking subscription service you may have heard of lately. It’s similar in many ways to NY-based Plated. For $10 per person, per meal, Blue Apron can deliver the ingredients for three … Continue reading
If you’ve ever wondered where all of the Coastal Countertop magic happens, you’re in luck! While I occasionally cook from a friend’s countertop, or from a distant countertop while traveling, most of the time it happens here. When I first … Continue reading
I’d like to use this space to highlight one of the many wonders of aromatic cooking – Mirepoix (a mixture of chopped celery, onion, and carrots). In my early years of cooking I never touched Mirepoix when making a stock, … Continue reading
While summer is winding down everywhere else in California, it’s just starting to heat up here in San Francisco, where [Indian] summer rolls around in September and October. These are the days for evening strolls, trips to the farmers market, … Continue reading
After an unintentional hiatus on The Coastal Countertop this summer, I’m back and ready to make the most of the amazing summer ingredients out there. My obsession as of late is none other than corn! It is everywhere these days … Continue reading
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