Tumblr (3.0; @kristendish)http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyzb6e9aLB1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Getting work done outside @hauscoffee Ah, february.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/17155975223http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/17155975223Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:01:26 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrzuql8XY1qzq5gvo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Quinoa and Water Chestnut Salad (photo credit Aubrey Gates)</p> <p>Recipe developed for Bon Appétit’s Food <a href="http://www.cafebonappetit.com/nutrition/this-month">For Your Well Being Program</a>- Proper Portions, <em>Quality Over Quantity,</em> for the month of February.</p> <p>To view the recipe, visit <a href="http://www.bamco.com/blog/archives/quinoa-salad">Bon Appétit’s Blog</a>.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16925053115http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16925053115Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:13:38 -0800ffywbbon appetitworksan franciscio<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyn3ibCAAD1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Much work to be done. </p> <p>At Mission Pie, macaroon and espresso in hand.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16793765592http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16793765592Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:44:34 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykrkgZbwr1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mother’s Ruin </p> <p>A classic punch for any party.</p> <ul><li>1 bottle sweet vermouth + 1/4 cup loose leaf cinnamon-spiced tea, steep 1 1/2 hours and drain</li> <li>2 cups grapefruit juice</li> <li>1/2 cup lemon juice</li> <li>1/4 cup sugar</li> <li>1-2 cups Bombay Sapphire</li> <li>1 bottle dry champagne</li> <li>1 cup club soda</li> <li>Grapefruit slices</li> <li>Giant ice cube</li> <li>Gold gloves</li> </ul><ol><li>Stir sugar in juices until dissolved. Mix in gin, champagne, vermouth, and club soda.</li> <li>Add grapefruit slices and giant ice cube*.</li> <li>Drink wearing gold gloves for optimal flavor.</li> </ol><p><em>*To make giant ice cube, freeze water in any square tupperware container of choosing.</em></p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16710741577http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16710741577Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:31:28 -0800alcoholbeveragesan franciscopartycitrus<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyhffbMs7W1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Explaining the chemistry behind angel food to my food science lab students at UC Berkeley.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16604782298http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16604782298Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:16:23 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyf1enDt081qzq5gvo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tzatsiki (Yogurt sauce with cucumber and mint)</p> <p>Recipe developed for Bon Appétit’s Food <a href="http://www.cafebonappetit.com/nutrition/this-month">For Your Well Being Program</a>- Synergize Your Diet for the month of January.</p> <p>To view the recipe, visit <span><a href="http://www.bamco.com/blog/archives/yogurt-sauce">Bon Appétit’s Blog</a></span>.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16526669247http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16526669247Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:18:23 -0800ffywbbon appetitworkdairy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly64fq77jc1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I am blessed. </p> <p>Thank you, Thieves, SF</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16248082310http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16248082310Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:45:25 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly2461aShG1qzq5gvo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Roasted Cumin Cauliflower</p> <p>Recipe developed for Bon Appétit’s Food <a href="http://www.cafebonappetit.com/nutrition/this-month">For Your Well Being Program</a>- Synergize Your Diet for the month of January.</p> <p>To view the recipe, visit <a href="http://www.bamco.com/blog/archives/cumin-cauliflower">Bon Appétit’s Blog</a>.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16148207625http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/16148207625Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:01:05 -0800workbon appetitffywbvegetablescauliflower<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxx9lpxy6r1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Pacifica salad time.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15987648590http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15987648590Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:58:37 -0800<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxpvz6XtOT1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Rabbit<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxpvz6XtOT1qzq5gvo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Rabbit with rosemary and mustard<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxpvz6XtOT1qzq5gvo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Recipe from the market<br/><br/> <p>Cooking Farmers’ Market Rabbit</p> <p>Rabbit with Rosemary and Mustard</p> <p>Some friends procured a rabbit from the farmers’ market and invited me to make it with them. We used this recipe (see photo) also from the farmers’ market. Definitely a simple, Joy of Cooking type recipe. The sauce was good, but the rabbit turned out a little tough and not so flavorful. When (yes, when) I cook rabbit again I will slow cook it so the meat pulls off of the bone easily. Served with a french potato salad.</p> <p>(I am of the persuasion that, if you eat something, you should be able to see it uncooked in its natural form.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15757700251http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15757700251Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:21:06 -0800meatdinneroaklandrabbit<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxlpz9xgdP1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Roasting pumpkin in the solar oven on my new San Fran apartment rooftop…in January!</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15633368836http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15633368836Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:21:09 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxxf2nTod1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Very easy chocolate mousse garnished with sea salt, toasted pistachios, and whipped cream</p> <p>The below is enough for 4 small, yet satisfying, servings</p> <p>Ingredients</p> <ul><li>6oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped</li> <li>1/4 cup coffee or water</li> <li>3 eggs, separated</li> <li>Sea salt</li> <li>Toppings: toasted pistachio or other nut, whipped cream (optional)</li> </ul><p>To Prepare</p> <ol><li>Heat chocolate with coffee or water on medium until chocolate is melted. Set aside for a few minutes.</li> <li>Beat egg yolks until pale yellow. Once chocolate mixture is lukewarm, slowly beat into egg yolks until incorporated.</li> <li>In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks. Fold slowly, one cup at a time into chocolate-yolk mixture. Do not over stir.</li> <li>Transfer into small bowls, cups, or other fun dish that you would like to eat chocolate mousse from. Cover and place in refrigerator for 3-6 hours.</li> <li>Remove from refrigerator and top with a pinch of sea salt and other garnishes of choosing.</li> </ol>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15063449659http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15063449659Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:01:06 -0800chocolatedesserthumboldtmousse<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxx1rVced1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Traditional twice baked potato </strong>topped with bacon bits, naturally.</p> <p>Why bake something once when you can bake it <em>twice</em>?</p> <p><strong>To make: </strong>Bake russet potatoes (these are the fluffiest and best for twice baking) for about an hour on 350 degrees F, until soft. Scoop out the insides and mash together with sour cream (about 1/4 cup per potato), grated cheese to cheesy preference, salt, pepper, and herbs of choosing. I used a few tablespoons of dried oregano for 4 potatoes.Taste the batter to determine if it’s how you like it. Re-stuff potatoes, sprinkle with bacon bits and a little grated cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and potatoes are hot. Can be garnished with more herbs.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15004444027http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/15004444027Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:10:05 -0800dinnerpotatohumboldt<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxwrtSgoj1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Somewhat classic Christmas dinner of roast “beast”, garlic kale, and roasted balsamic butternut squash enjoyed in Humboldt County, CA.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14945312605http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14945312605Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:45:29 -0800humboldtfortunadinnerbeef<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwl5qyfBec1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wild salmon filet topped with melted leeks.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14598472726http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14598472726Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:30:34 -0800salmonfishseafoodsan franciscodinner<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwgqdj3xQ11qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwgqdj3xQ11qzq5gvo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My first crab of the season atop a spicy-sweet slaw of cabbage & watermelon radish.</p> <p>Along with champagne, a great way to christen my new home.</p> <p>Slaw dressing: 1 part lemon juice, 1 part olive oil, dash brown sugar, dash chili flakes or other spicy substance (I used some crazy spice from China that my friend bought me, but cayenne would do), dash cumin.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14490674921http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14490674921Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:02:05 -0800crabseafoodsaladsan francisco<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwbvhdM1wK1qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Roasted peppers (not bell peppers because I don’t like them) stuffed with black forbidden rice on a bed of eggplant, garbanzo beans, and feta</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14384536616http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14384536616Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:00:05 -0800dinnersan franciscovegetables<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwbve7Yrn31qzq5gvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Curried lentils with fennel roasted brussel sprouts</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14337149234http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/14337149234Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:08:31 -0800dinnervegetablessan francisco<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvwc044tcM1qzq5gvo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oven-Fried Sesame Chicken</p> <p>Recipe developed for Bon Appétit’s Food For Your Well Being program.</p> <p>To view the recipe, visit the <a href="http://www.bamco.com/blog/archives/oven-fried-chicken">Bon Appétit blog</a>.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/13926610808http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/13926610808Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:45:40 -0800bamcobon appetitchickendinnersan franciscowork<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjnhppj8c1qzq5gvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Backyard lunching on coconut tofu & kale bowl.</p>http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/13602318821http://blog.kristenrasmussen.com/post/13602318821Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:25:01 -0800