by Ko Akasaka | Apr 20, 2019
When I was living on a hilltop in San Francisco, in the area called Russian Hill, I had a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay through huge one-piece windows from both the living and dining rooms of my apartment. The apartment wasn’t that...
by Ko Akasaka | Apr 10, 2019
Strawberry Shortcake is one of the best American dessert classics, along with Apple Pie, Peach Cobbler, Banana Bread, Pecan Pie, Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies, and it is my favorite for spring. Fresh local strawberries are starting to appear in our local market....
by Ko Akasaka | Apr 6, 2019
Cookie or mini cake? Whatever they’re called, Madeleines stand out as a great baked pastry. The beautiful classic, scallop-shell shape, tender warm texture, fresh citrus and slightly sweet natural honey flavor… it’s all part of the allure of Madeleines. Colorful...
by Ko Akasaka | Mar 26, 2019
Tarte Flambée or Flammekueche is a very tasty pizza-like flatbread topped with a mixture of fromage blanc (similar to yogurt or cottage cheese) and crème fraiche, sautéed onion and bacon. It is a very popular specialty of Alsace, a region that borders France and...
by Ko Akasaka | Mar 14, 2019
We moved our clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time last weekend. It seems early, because it has still been a bit chilly outside even here in sunny Northern California (in addition to a lot of rain this winter), and the first day of Spring has not yet arrived. The...
