Hello!
The Year In Food charts the course of the year through inspired, creative cooking and eating with an emphasis on seasonal fruits and vegetables.
I'm a photographer and food blogger based in San Francisco, CA. You can find me regularly at the Etsy blog and bonappetit.com. I also contributed a piece to Volume II of Kinfolk Magazine.
The Year in Food has been featured on Saveur's Sites We Love, Refinery29, Food52 News, The Kitchn's Breakfast With a Blogger, Babble's Family Kitchen, Food News Journal, Gourmet Live and elsewhere.
All of the content on this website - the images, recipes and writing - is original content unless otherwise noted. All content is under copyright and may not be used without permission. Please email if interested; I'm generally happy to oblige.
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Kimberley
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May 15, 2012
 Last week, one of my goals driving home was to gather enough elderflowers to make something – a syrup, perhaps, or an infused vodka. The cream-colored clusters of flower heads were everywhere; it was only a matter of finding a shoulder wide enough to pull over without tumbling into a creek. The small tree is... Kristin - May 15, 2012 - 10:58 pm
I’ve been making elderflower syrup for the past few years from the trees that grow in my yard in Ireland. My favorite way to use it is in some Prosecco to make an elderflower Bellini – summer in a glass. I also made a syrup from the elderberries last autumn for the first time, which was lovely too. I love how versatile syrups are. Brian @ A Thought for Food - May 16, 2012 - 5:19 am
So fascinating! I don’t think I’ve ever seen elderflower and it is stunning! erin - May 16, 2012 - 6:07 am
gorgeous shots. and you’re a woman after my own heart. been wanting to do the same since forever. for now, i’ll have to sip on elderflower liqueur and get my fix that way. Carrie | acookgrowsinbrooklyn - May 16, 2012 - 6:49 am
Elderflower syrup will forever remind me of living in Ireland. At the right time of year, elderflowers blossoms are everywhere. Ancient Celtic legends link the elder tree with magic – it’s known as the ‘fairy tree.’ Which is only appropriate, since elderflower, in both looks and taste, is nothing if not enchanting – just look at your pictures for proof of that! la domestique - May 16, 2012 - 7:04 am
Elderflower really speaks my language, I love its femininity and intoxicating floral aroma. My favorite is an elderflower infused cocktail. Cheers! Lynda - May 16, 2012 - 7:59 am
We always made elderflower syrup in Denmark, and I would love to make my own again here, but have not stumbled upon the flowers – yet. Cookie and Kate - May 16, 2012 - 8:01 am
Pretty! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen elderflower before, and I’ve definitely never tasted it! I’ve been really into making infusions and sauces and syrups lately, so fun! NicoleD - May 16, 2012 - 8:37 am
Love this! You must share the cocktails you make with this magic syrup. Those fritters!!! Just wow to it all. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl - May 16, 2012 - 9:03 am
Beautiful. I love that you foraged them, makes the syrup sweeter. :) leela - May 16, 2012 - 9:30 am
i love eating flowers! Brianne - May 16, 2012 - 9:42 am
I found ONE elderflower tree last year, but fortunately it was in full bloom! I should go back and see how it looks now. My elderflower syrup is long gone. SG - May 16, 2012 - 9:46 am
Yes! I made this last year after Lottie + Doof’s fritter introduction and really enjoyed it – most often in a cocktail! I really like that last image! charlotte au chocolat - May 16, 2012 - 5:29 pm
so pretty! Kristin - May 17, 2012 - 5:38 am
I’ve made elderflower syrup tons of times, it’s a favourite! I always add some lemon and sometimes even some slices of fresh ginger when the flowers soak.
May 11, 2012
 May is such a month of grand expectations. I am already making a mental list of the things that I must do this summer: road trips, roasted corn, river days, wooded hikes, watermelon messes, farm visits, wine tastings, picnics, camping, barbecues. I love that summer is the season during which leisure is not only encouraged... by Kimberley show hide 9 comments Brian @ A Thought For Food - May 11, 2012 - 11:26 am
May is my favorite month… well, after September (my birthday month), of course. I am such a fan of spring and all the wonderful things it has to offer. I can’t believe summer will be here soon. Where has the year gone? la domestique - May 11, 2012 - 12:10 pm
Summer is coming! I got burnt to a crisp at the pool yesterday, which really made it feel like summer. :) Love the idea of a summer list, and I’m off to make one now! Cookie and Kate - May 11, 2012 - 12:27 pm
Vegetarian fajitas?! Gimme those. I’m really looking forward to the summer, to NYC, to meeting you! Happy weekend! Sharyn Dimmick - May 11, 2012 - 1:43 pm
Summer list 2012 1) Go to France Marissa | Pinch and Swirl - May 11, 2012 - 1:58 pm
I like your summer list – hooray for roasted corn and wooded hikes! Also, the chopped salad looks fantastic. I might add some leftover farro to it and call it dinner! ryan - May 11, 2012 - 5:42 pm
can someone please go to and click on an ad? it would be great and help yourself to recipes! (you don’t have to buy anything on the ad, just click it and go back to the blog) Lynda - May 11, 2012 - 5:44 pm
That salad looks fabulous. I could dive into it right now. nicole franzen - May 13, 2012 - 6:01 am
Yay for Summer! I soak every bit of it up renee - May 13, 2012 - 11:42 am
I love making lists for my favourite season too – so much to look forward to and savour. And the food – especially if it’s fresh picked from my garden – is the best thing ever. Happy summer to you!
May 8, 2012
 Hello, friends. I’m writing from a motel in a truck stop along the I-5, somewhere in central California. I think I’ve mentioned before my fondness for little respites in places most people think of as nowhere. Because sometimes what I need is a little heat, an uninterrupted sky, and a swimming pool. And I’ve got... by Kimberley show hide 23 comments Brian @ A Thought For Food - May 8, 2012 - 3:10 pm
Those quail eggs are so beautiful! Looks like we’re both on the road a lot recently! Hope you’re doing well! Pamela - May 8, 2012 - 3:17 pm
Lovely pictures, agreed – the quail eggs are beautiful. My next question was going to be the taste, but you answered that already, thank you. :D) Eileen - May 8, 2012 - 3:28 pm
Egg and greens on good toast is one of my favorite combinations. Lovely! Tinabobina99 - May 8, 2012 - 3:45 pm
I’m off to the store to get fava greens, or spinach if they don’t have it. This really does sound so refreshing! Thanks for sharing. Lynda - May 8, 2012 - 4:08 pm
I envy your trip. And those eggs and greens look magnificent. Nicole @Eat This Poem - May 8, 2012 - 4:15 pm
The quail eggs are gorgeous! And amen to simplicity, too. Jeanine - May 8, 2012 - 4:53 pm
I don’t think anyone else could make a motel truck stop look so dreamy! :) Katie - May 8, 2012 - 6:12 pm
I didn’t know you could eat fava greens! I’m glad to find out, as I have a whole mess of fava beans growing in the garden. charlotte au chocolat - May 8, 2012 - 7:12 pm
hope you enjoy your vacation (even if you are working)! Heat, endless skies and a pool sound pretty wonderful to me! Ms. T - May 8, 2012 - 7:15 pm
Sigh. These photos are a feast and a vacation for my eyes. Thank you for sharing your postcard from nowhere. ileana - May 8, 2012 - 8:22 pm
I just bought quail eggs this weekend, and we had them for dinner last night on a breakfast pizza. Thanks for this toast idea. By the way, I have some pheasant eggs, too. Any ideas for those? la domestique - May 8, 2012 - 8:50 pm
Love me some quail eggs. They have a way of making toast and greens feel special. Good luck wrapping up your project, and enjoy the sun! Anna @ the shady pine - May 8, 2012 - 10:28 pm
Love your pictures! The quail eggs are stunning little gems! Sasha - May 9, 2012 - 1:58 am
And what a motel, what a sky, what a setting! I have a feeling that the picture with the palm reflection is going to be in my head for a while. It is achingly beautiful. There is just something about quail eggs. There is a restaurant in Mumbai that uses quail eggs instead of hen eggs in their salad nicoise which I thought always made the salad slightly more elegant, slightly more special. You’ve inspired me to go pick some up to slightly bedazzle my breakfast. Carrie | acookgrowsinbrooklyn - May 9, 2012 - 6:26 am
I’m a sucker for a soft boiled egg with a runny yolk. I have never come across fava greens – I wonder what they taste like? Sarah - May 9, 2012 - 7:05 am
I was JUST talking to someone about quail eggs. How beautiful. And married with one of my favorite meals: greens on toast. This is my kind of dish, Kimberley! leela - May 9, 2012 - 7:49 am
yum! so glad you are clearing your head for your big project. Gastrofine - May 9, 2012 - 7:57 am
I have actually never worked with quail eggs before, but they look incredible. Love the flavor combination here. Think I might try it and add some paper thin slices of red onion as well. Iris - May 9, 2012 - 8:18 am
I love quail eggs and have not had them in sooo long. Inspired to go find some! Hannah - May 9, 2012 - 11:11 am
I want to hear about your big project with rich, generously flavored food! I hope there’s a ‘reveal’ soon. And, of course, lovely post. Love me a runny yolk, I do. SG - May 10, 2012 - 7:06 pm
you rule so much. that pool shot is sending me upwards and then downwards into the blue. sarah - May 10, 2012 - 8:23 pm
gorgeous, as always. I love that second photo. Les blogs, les blogs, les blogs ?17 | beautyarchi - May 12, 2012 - 11:37 pm
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May 1, 2012
 It’s that time of year. The evenings are stretching out and I find myself relaxing with the knowledge that it won’t be dark at 6 pm, or even 7. This lends itself to long walks with Beach House on repeat, mental reminders to appreciate that shade of blue Joan Didion was so enamored with, glasses... by Kimberley show hide 31 comments Stephanie @ okie dokie artichokie - May 1, 2012 - 5:59 pm
This looks pretty damn perfect on a summer’s eve. Light and refreshing and gorgeous to boot! Love everything about it. BTW, people buy light coconut milk? lol… Brian @ A Thought For Food - May 1, 2012 - 6:00 pm
First of all, I was on your site maybe 5 minutes ago, wondering if you had written a new post. And now here it is! Thank goodness for Facebook, otherwise I probably wouldn’t have checked back for a few more days. I did see the post on Sprouted Kitchen and I’ve been anxious to make it ever since I came across it. I’ve been on a coconut milk kick recently and I just know that it would make for the most wonderful popsicle (or ice cream) base. And, from the look of these pictures, it was a huge success. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - May 1, 2012 - 6:25 pm
These look so awesome. I’m seriously going to try these this week! Heather @opgastronomia - May 1, 2012 - 7:05 pm
I’m melting. These look amazing! sarah - May 1, 2012 - 7:11 pm
Oh! Beautiful! They look incredible. {and you added cardamom. my heart is yours.} I can’t wait to make these. Cookie and Kate - May 1, 2012 - 7:24 pm
Oh man, these popsicles look so perfect for a warm, muggy day like today. Brilliant! This may be the final nudge I needed to buy a popsicle mold. I love me some warm summer nights with Beach House! leela - May 1, 2012 - 7:29 pm
oh baby these look good! charlotte au chocolat - May 1, 2012 - 7:39 pm
these look so gorgeous! I must get into making popsicles ASAP. Stacy - May 1, 2012 - 7:54 pm
These are gorgeous, and sound delicious… Like summertime itself. Jeanine - May 1, 2012 - 8:01 pm
so pretty, I can’t wait to make these! I heart summer… sara - May 1, 2012 - 9:48 pm
it always comes to this. I am painfully reminded that i do not have a popsicle mold and I NEED one! They look so delicious and I feel like they’re easier to eat in popsicle form. Gorgeous photos, my friend! Sharyn Dimmick - May 2, 2012 - 7:00 am
Mmm, cardamom. Great addition to coconut popsicles. I’d mix the strawberries in though — don’t like chunks in my ice cream. Katherine - May 2, 2012 - 7:02 am
These have me wishing for hot summer days! New York has been weirdly chilly! Delicious as always! Iris - May 2, 2012 - 7:12 am
These look so good! I desperately want to start making popsicles, but it’s still cold here in NY arghhh NicoleD - May 2, 2012 - 7:26 am
Gorgeous!! I am all intoxicated with spring right now, but this is making me long for summer! I HAVE to roast some strawberries. I’m so behind on that trend. la domestique - May 2, 2012 - 8:13 am
I can’t wait to try these- and there’s cardamom, my favorite spice! I will never turn down ice cream. Megan Gordon - May 2, 2012 - 9:30 am
Holy beauties. These look wonderful! I feel like we’re not quite in popsicle mode here in Seattle yet, but I’m really, really sensing that it’s on its way. xox!(and why have I NEVER made roasted strawberries? What’s wrong with me?) Melissa // thefauxmartha - May 2, 2012 - 9:58 am
Roasted strawberry anything, I’m game. These look perfect for summer! SG - May 2, 2012 - 2:59 pm
oh man. i wish i was eating one right now. and then another. Ashley - May 2, 2012 - 4:33 pm
Roasted strawberries seem to be all the rage this spring! These look amazing. Photo inspiration at its finest! kickpleat - May 2, 2012 - 5:43 pm
I roasted berries last summer and spooned them over yogurt (all berries are great roasted!) I love the look of these beauts!! So making these…you know, when popsicle weather heads north. kale - May 3, 2012 - 12:46 am
What a great product of inspiration! Love that photo of the roasted strawberries. Cara - May 3, 2012 - 6:23 am
I knew there was a reason I needed to buy some popsicle molds! These are gorgeous :) Culinary School: Three Semesters of Life, Learning, and Loss - May 4, 2012 - 10:40 am
One of my culinary school chefs said “we eat with our eyes.” He would have loved your scrumptious popsicle. As do I! Marissa | Pinch and Swirl - May 4, 2012 - 12:11 pm
Yay summer – almost here! Love this idea – thank you. Julia - May 6, 2012 - 9:38 am
Yummy, yummy, yummy! And nice glitter on your nail, by the way! Michelle - May 10, 2012 - 3:27 pm
Roasted strawberries! Would have never thought of doing that. I’m going to have to try this one out :) What I'm Craving: recipes from around the web | Naturally Ella - May 3, 2012 - 4:51 am
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April 27, 2012
 Hello, friends! Here’s a selection of images from Samin Nosrat’s most recent Tartine Afterhours. If you’d like to see some front of house images, you can take a gander at a few from a dinner I attended last year. This time around, I hid out in the kitchen most of the evening. It was SO... by Kimberley show hide 20 comments NicoleD - April 27, 2012 - 1:02 pm
The carrots are gorgeous! Oh! charlotte au chocolat - April 27, 2012 - 1:03 pm
love that shot of the peeled carrots! susan - April 27, 2012 - 1:33 pm
Oolalalala! What scrumptious photo images! I looked around for the brand/model of camera used but found nothing. (a secret?) Holly Bingham - April 27, 2012 - 1:38 pm
Wow!Everything looks great, but I especially like the potential of the tart.. Is that spinach? Kimberley - April 27, 2012 - 1:44 pm
@susan! Not a secret at all – I use a Canon 5d Mark ii and mostly the 24-70/2.8 lens. sandra - April 27, 2012 - 1:47 pm
Your eye for color and composition is so stunning and inspiring. dramatic pancake - April 27, 2012 - 1:52 pm
Gorgeous photos. What vibrant colors! susan - April 27, 2012 - 1:55 pm
Many thanks for your info Kimberley! I know that capturing a great image has more to it than just the equipment(but..rock on,Canon 5d!)…it’s apparent that YOU have an exceptionally gifted eye. (You even made the lady’s arm look tasty!) Cookie and Kate - April 27, 2012 - 3:19 pm
What an experience! Sometimes I miss the fast-paced work in restaurants and want to trade my computer job for it. SG - April 27, 2012 - 3:45 pm
oh man… those carrots are making my eyes salivate! Brian @ A Thought For Food - April 27, 2012 - 5:21 pm
Having shot in a few restaurants recently, I am now finally getting a sense of how to take photos in these compact kitchens. It really is amazing the treats they’re able to prepare in these spaces. Your photos, Kimberley, bring you into the heart of this dinner. kayenne - April 27, 2012 - 8:06 pm
those veggies just look beautiful! and the pastry docker! i love it! Irene - April 28, 2012 - 9:02 am
Wow, so beautiful! renee - April 28, 2012 - 10:27 am
Really gorgeous stuff Kimberley! I’m so planting purple carrots this year. la domestique - April 28, 2012 - 11:23 am
Beautiful photos- I love the moments you captured. Sure the produce is great, but the energy and concentration of a kitchen crew at work really comes through in the images. Ashley - April 29, 2012 - 10:39 am
Stunning photos!!! MikeVFMK - April 29, 2012 - 8:57 pm
As someone who worked in restaurants for the good part of my life, it’s always nice to see someone else’s perspective from behind the scenes. And cramped kitchens often produce the most amazing results. Loved this. What a treat that must have been. Rebecca - April 30, 2012 - 7:26 pm
Those carrots are just gorgeous!! Vania - May 3, 2012 - 10:15 pm
Tartine is by far one of my favourite places in the world! To die for. Laura {gourmettenyc} - May 5, 2012 - 9:35 am
What beautiful photos! I particularly love the photos of the carrots – so colorful. |
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