Hello!
The Year In Food is a place that charts the course of the year through inspired, creative cooking and eating.
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.
Feel free to contact me at hello(at)theyearinfood(dot)com. I'm available for freelance work, too. Drop a line if interested!
Enjoy!
Kimberley
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February 21, 2012
 Running a blog is kind of like owning a small business, isn’t it? Sometimes I forget this. Until, oh, I make a decision to change the permissions on my Flickr images and every single link to every single photo on this site is broken. Oops. (And please excuse those broken image links as I work... la domestique - February 21, 2012 - 3:18 pm
It never occurred to me to pair chimichurri with beets, but I think it’s a fantastic idea! The salad is gorgeous, and I love the big flavors. I really get upset when things go wrong with my site, so I feel for ya’ and the flicker issues you’ve been experiencing. It’s good to put the situation in perspective, though. :) Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - February 21, 2012 - 3:35 pm
This is so pretty! Love your presentation! erin - February 21, 2012 - 3:43 pm
I can feel your pain. Even worse, my boyfriend is my web developer/hosting service and so it’s been a whole learning process for the both of us (which has resulted in a lot of trial, error, and hours spent fixing things.) Gorgeous as always! Can’t wait for beets to try this! leela - February 21, 2012 - 4:02 pm
that pink stained plate is like a water color jumping off of the screen! what a lovely image and great recipe. Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - February 21, 2012 - 4:10 pm
Doh! I hope you’re able to quickly salvage and repair all those links. After a long battle over beets at the dinner table with my parents as a child, I have a strong fondness for beets but I’m sure this bright chimichurri would make them even more lovable. Lovely images, as usual. Sarah - February 21, 2012 - 4:12 pm
Love this idea; such a nice take on raw beets. I feel like people can’t get away from slaws in that area. And I like chimichurri on…everything. SG - February 21, 2012 - 5:24 pm
ooof… sorry to hear about your links – good luck to you on a speedy link recovery. i just had roasted beets last night and darn I wish I had this chimichurri sauce. next time for sure! Margarita - February 21, 2012 - 5:29 pm
This is gorgeous. I’d probably just keep staring at it instead of actually eating it. Good luck with the blog problems… Leave it for a bit then come back… Fix one link at a time? renee - February 21, 2012 - 7:12 pm
Wouldn’t you know I have an intense craving for beets now! Love the presentation and combo of flavors. Your photos are so stunning. Now if I can just get over my irrational fear of the mandolin slicing off finger tips… Stacy - February 21, 2012 - 8:20 pm
What a great combination of flavors! And these photos are simply lovely–much appreciated brightness at the end of a dark winter day in my corner of the world. Best of luck with the current inconvenience (and good attitude, by the way! perhaps the vibrant pink beets helped…??). Joy - February 21, 2012 - 9:16 pm
these looks so so good! Kasey - February 21, 2012 - 10:13 pm
So sorry to hear about the Flickr issues! I know exactly what you mean about blogging being like running a business…and I’m proud of you for not shedding any tears! It’s silly, but an old college dormmate used to say: stressing is like sitting in a rocking chair – it’s a lot of effort…and it doesn’t get you anywhere. Sometimes you just gotta bury your head in the ground and get to it. xo Anna @ the shady pine - February 22, 2012 - 2:58 am
Oh these colours just pop! The dish looks so vibrant and I just want to eat it! myfudo - February 22, 2012 - 3:59 am
What beautiful colors! Lovely presentation…No wonder the plate was wiped all clean. Thanks! ileana - February 22, 2012 - 5:29 am
This looks lovely. I love beets and chimichurri. Never seen these two together. Have you tried roasted beets? They’re so delicious. Sorry about your Flickr mishap. (I might’ve cried. I cry for everything. It’ll work out!) Andrea - February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
Sounds delish! I love those swirly coloured beets.
February 17, 2012
 The internet is a big, unruly beast, isn’t it? I’ll be the first to admit that I spend too much time here, getting lost in bizarre nooks and crannies and wondering where the time goes. But it’s not all a waste of time. I love the proliferation of lists on a whole bunch of my... by Kimberley show hide 16 comments ileana - February 17, 2012 - 12:46 pm
Kimberley, thanks for introducing me to this to-do list blog. I love lists! I get so much more done when I can write down what I need to do and check it off. I look forward to your weekly list. :) Nicole - February 17, 2012 - 12:51 pm
Hooray for favorite lists! Glad this will be a new addition to the blog. :) Brian @ A Thought For Food - February 17, 2012 - 1:22 pm
I am dying to see that movie! I saw the trailer before the Artist and Eric and I grabbed each other and squealed with joy. We’re going to pick up some sushi before and bring it with us. :-) On a random note, I used to work for Magnolia (the distribution company)… they always have great taste in independent films. tracy - February 17, 2012 - 1:48 pm
love your list! xoxo Kasey - February 17, 2012 - 2:16 pm
I do love lists, and it’s always nice to check out a roundup from someone you trust. Lots of new discoveries for me today. Love all of these new features you are doing! Kat - February 17, 2012 - 2:39 pm
Hey Kim! Great to see this list. About the coconut butter-do you know if you can cook with it (like coconut oil) or is it a purely finishing butter? leela - February 17, 2012 - 3:17 pm
great list and thanks for including my old post! BIG congrats on the Edible Cover – such a lovely photo!! doing me proud girl. see you soon. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - February 17, 2012 - 4:15 pm
I love that TED talk too!! And that list website is really neat! Tina Stamos - February 17, 2012 - 6:01 pm
Love this list Kimberly! The TED talk is amazing and LOVE the crab photo! I’m putting you on today’s list of things I’m grateful for:) xo Megan Gordon - February 17, 2012 - 8:07 pm
Congrats on Edible San Fran, chica! And I’m loving the new list feature (that hidden kitchen! oh my!) Have a great weekend, ~m Stacy - February 18, 2012 - 9:08 am
I started listening to The Dinner Party per your recommendation this past fall, and I have fallen in love! It is now a regular, happiness-inducing part of my week, so thanks for that. And your photography in this issue of Edible is super lovely! la domestique - February 18, 2012 - 10:47 am
Great list! I especially liked that article on storing perishable foods- smart design and so beautiful! Margarita - February 18, 2012 - 2:13 pm
Love this post. It makes me feel justified for spending a lot of time perusing blogs and such. It is so fun to see what other people are creating and I learn something new everyday. Ileana - February 19, 2012 - 6:37 am
Kimberly, I’m so happy to have discovered your blog through our Alt Summit class. I’ve bookmarked it and will be eagerly reading. amelia from z tasty life - February 21, 2012 - 6:06 am
i like to get lost, because that is where i often find myself… I am new to your site…bookmarking now, and adding to my list of good places to get lost in. Dramatic Pancake - February 21, 2012 - 11:15 am
I could never turn down a great opportunity (or 10!) to procrastinate..or get lost in the internet wilderness ;) What a great list. Love the happy foods!
February 14, 2012
 I have a hunch that there are some magical blues-obliterating qualities to citrus. Have you noticed how much they lift a person’s spirits? I have. Consider this some terribly unprofessional research data: it seems that all of the best-loved images of mine on Instagram (my new favorite thing) are of citrus. Well, citrus and buffaloes,... by Kimberley show hide 20 comments Heather @opgastronomia - February 14, 2012 - 1:17 pm
Yum! I totally have one of those curved grapefruit knives. Love it when we’re eating grapfruit every morning with winter breakfast, but now I’m all for this “brulee” to break up routine. erin - February 14, 2012 - 2:29 pm
Gorgeous color in these photos! I forget about grape fruit since I live in an area where citrus doesn’t come naturally. I may have to try and find one though- this looks delicious! Lynda - February 14, 2012 - 3:29 pm
I love citrus, too. I was hoping for a picture of a buffalo. Annaliese - February 14, 2012 - 4:19 pm
This looks amazing! I’ve been on a citrus kick ever since I made these a few weeks ago… http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/blood-orange-gin-sparkler-recipe.html renee - February 14, 2012 - 6:10 pm
I’ve been eating my weight in citrus too this winter – blood orange juice runs down my chin everyday. Love that you took a torch to them! leela - February 14, 2012 - 8:14 pm
what a yummy, healthy way to shake winter blues and indulge. love this idea! Margarita - February 14, 2012 - 11:03 pm
Yummm! A completely guiltless, delicious treat… Would trade this for heavy cream any time. Anna @ the shady pine - February 15, 2012 - 2:39 am
How delicious…I find just looking at the colour cheers me up alone but this sounds so delicious! Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - February 15, 2012 - 4:20 am
I love how easy this is! So yummy sounding. Cookie and Kate - February 15, 2012 - 7:52 am
I have snatched up every interesting citrus variety I can find this winter, and a few need to be eaten pronto. Thanks for inspiring me with a new way to enjoy them! Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - February 15, 2012 - 8:32 am
Such a fun recipe! I really love the progression of the shots, too. They’re so bright, airy and welcoming and make me want to sit outside on a warm deck somewhere dangling my toes in the water. Thanks for the winter transport! la domestique - February 15, 2012 - 8:34 am
Cardamom is quite possibly my favorite spice, and I can’t get enough of citrus right now. The winter blues just hit me this week, and there is nothing like a beautiful pomelo to cheer me up. Lovely post! NicoleD - February 15, 2012 - 10:23 am
It’s true! Citrus helps improve any inclination towards winter blues. I love the pretty pomelo slices. Kasey - February 15, 2012 - 4:57 pm
This sounds like the perfect breakfast, Kimberley. Gorg! Betül (Ballad of Seasons) - February 17, 2012 - 12:48 am
omg I love your photography! never tried this, I’ll give it a go! kat @ dot dot dash - February 19, 2012 - 2:15 pm
I am with @kasey on this, gorgeous looking breakfast! kalamckala - February 20, 2012 - 11:35 pm
The bruleed citrus reminds me of my Grandma’s broiled grape fruit in the mornings. She always could pick the most juicy and sweet grape fruit. By far my favorite part about winter. Ooooh honey cardamom yogurt. Why haven’t I thought of that? Sounds fancier than my honey and cinnamon yogurt…I’ll have to give that one a go! Man, now I’m craving a broiled grape fruit! amelia from z tasty life - February 21, 2012 - 6:08 am
these have an old fashioned quality to them, but entirely timeless and delicious I love lists, Friday! › shutterbean - February 17, 2012 - 12:02 am
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February 10, 2012
 Radicchio Purple Cauliflower Opal Basil Lollo Rosso Lettuce Radicchio Hello Gang! You may have noticed that I quietly put The Seasonal Food Guide on hiatus after last September’s guide. As much as I loved doing it, there just wasn’t enough time left to dedicate to the research, photography, recipe development and writing each month. In... by Kimberley show hide 29 comments Kasey - February 10, 2012 - 11:23 am
I recently wrote a post all about cooking with color and funny enough, the recipe I featured was also an adaptation from Plenty. I think he seems to have a phenomenal grasp on cooking with color. Beyond it just being fun, I think cooking with more color is generally a better way to eat. Elizabeth - February 10, 2012 - 11:37 am
What a gorgeous salad! The purples of winter have never looked better — I haven’t read Plenty, but obviously need to. Egl? - February 10, 2012 - 11:50 am
Gorgeous colors! GOR-GE-OUS! Steph - February 10, 2012 - 1:25 pm
This salad is just so beautiful! LOVE! leela - February 10, 2012 - 1:31 pm
what a wonderful idea! produce makes the best subject, huh? la domestique - February 10, 2012 - 2:00 pm
I love this new feature! The purples of winter are so deep and dramatic. Great photos! Jacqui - February 10, 2012 - 2:07 pm
Gahh! Such beautiful colors and photos! I was just going to make that salad too! Maria @ Sage + Lavender - February 10, 2012 - 3:57 pm
I love this idea of grouping foods by color. Mkaes the post very stricking. And this salad is so beautiful, and I’m sure tastes delicious. Heather @ InHerChucks - February 10, 2012 - 4:17 pm
As much as I am going to miss the seasonal guide, I am happy for you and your endeavors. And this is idea is just as genius! Love all the purple food…can’t wait to see what color is up next! I enjoy your passion for beautiful, natural, fresh food. Margarita - February 10, 2012 - 4:28 pm
This is the most gorgeous salad ever, ever! I have never seen purple cauliflower or opal basil. Where have I been? Kristin - February 10, 2012 - 4:43 pm
So nice! I just made a sallad with roasted beets and rainbow chard. it also had some wonderful deep red-purple colour to it :) erin - February 10, 2012 - 4:57 pm
Wow- I love the color! I wish I lived closer to places I could get such beautiful colored produce but when you live in rural Illinois, you take what you can get! Kankana - February 10, 2012 - 5:02 pm
I am in LOVE with this post.. so much of purple every where !! SIGH .. one of my fav color. Btw .. where can i find those purple basil leaves ?? Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - February 10, 2012 - 5:55 pm
Just gorgeous, Kimberley! Kelsey - February 11, 2012 - 10:53 am
Beautiful. Sara - February 11, 2012 - 11:14 am
Such a great idea, love it. I don’t cook many purple foods, making this whole combination even more exiting to try. I did love the guide but am excited for this idea! Ms. T - February 11, 2012 - 4:14 pm
What a gorgeous feast for the eyes! Thanks for brightening my foggy day. strawberriesandpepper - February 11, 2012 - 4:27 pm
You take SUCH gorgeous pictures. Also, this salad looks divine and just so healthfully colorful. I wouldn’t have ever thought of putting those ingredients together. Cookie and Kate - February 12, 2012 - 7:28 am
Brilliant concept, Kimberley! I’ve put a lot more thought into the colors in my recipes lately—I think I’m trying to counteract the grays of winter with vibrant food. Gorgeous photos, you’ve really captured the essence of those beautiful vegetables. And that salad is the best Valentine-themed creation I’ve come across this year. Anna @ the shady pine - February 12, 2012 - 12:39 pm
I love the vibrancy of these pictures until I remind myself that the produce itself is vibrant and colourful so are great subjects. Stephanie @ okie dokie artichokie - February 12, 2012 - 1:11 pm
Love the idea of this new feature, Kimberley! I think purple is one of the most gorgeous of colors on vegetables. And the salad you put together is lovely and brilliant with the many layers of red. Andrea - February 12, 2012 - 6:28 pm
What a perfectly colour coordinated salad. Love it. Heather @opgastronomia - February 13, 2012 - 1:25 pm
I am so excited about this new feature! Absolutely stunning collection of images. And that salad, well, let’s just say it’s likely going on my V-day menu. Catherine - February 13, 2012 - 9:06 pm
Oh my goodness. You have a gift! This food looks AMAZING. Catherine SG - February 13, 2012 - 9:12 pm
this post is so beautiful and lush. amelia from z tasty life - February 21, 2012 - 6:11 am
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February 6, 2012
 Originally, I had a grand vision of waxing poetic about finding the magic in winter, once the holidays are over and there is the long sludge of February and March to get through. I’ll save that armchair wisdom for a rainy day, because there really is no winter to speak of, not here anyway, and... by Kimberley show hide 21 comments paisley - February 6, 2012 - 12:04 pm
curry link is broken :( Kimberley - February 6, 2012 - 12:07 pm
Thanks for the heads’ up! All fixed. Maria - February 6, 2012 - 12:11 pm
Thanks for links! I’m visiting for the first time and I’m loving the recipes. Especially the pulled meat. Looks delicious! ileana - February 6, 2012 - 12:28 pm
That curry looks great. And I love that last picture! Not much of a winter here in Tampa either… 82 degrees! sara - February 6, 2012 - 12:49 pm
holy gorgeousness! Kasey - February 6, 2012 - 12:49 pm
I am not complaining about the lack of winter this winter; it’s positively feeling like Spring! That said, I’m still happy to be cooking warm, cozy meals packed with root vegetables. That molten chocolate cake looks to die for. Anytime I spot pistachios over chocolate, I am smitten. kickpleat - February 6, 2012 - 1:34 pm
I love how I came from Tim’s site to yours and it looks like you’ve both got the same dishtowel, blue stripes and all! The green curry looks delicious and it’s one curry I’ve never tried to make at home. Looks like I should just give it a try! leela - February 6, 2012 - 4:34 pm
looking good sister! Anna @ the shady pine - February 6, 2012 - 5:37 pm
Gorgeous photos that draw me in! Very lucky about it not being too wintery at the moment. Joy - February 6, 2012 - 10:07 pm
everything looks amazing. bet it all tastes so fantastic. strawberriesandpepper - February 7, 2012 - 5:17 am
You spoiled us this week with so many recipes! I definitely want to try that green curry. It looks amazing! Dramatic Pancake - February 7, 2012 - 8:46 am
Everything looks amazing! It’s definitely been a pretty mild winter, even in Chicago, but today is cold and gray and I am seriously craving that curry! SG - February 7, 2012 - 10:43 am
Always so amazing. Your images are always so gorgeous! Jacqui - February 7, 2012 - 1:26 pm
What is it about chili and being out in the woods? They’re so perfect together! And molten chocolate cake… one of my absolute favorites! Lynda - February 7, 2012 - 1:27 pm
Now I am convinced I must get a pressure cooker. And make that molten cake – what a beauty. Margarita - February 7, 2012 - 4:35 pm
Can’t wait to try the green curry! Kelsey - February 7, 2012 - 9:28 pm
beautiful collection here. i haven’t used a pressure cooker before, sounds like a magic worker. Kat - February 8, 2012 - 8:01 am
Would it change the recipe a lot if I used red curry paste instead of green? PS I made saag paneer once for a friend and got cocky and used TABLESPOONS instead of teaspoons for all the spices-both of our mouths were on fire! Kimberley - February 8, 2012 - 9:53 am
Kat, great question! Truth is, I have no idea! I’m going to do a little research on red curry. But I would guess that it’d be fine. NicoleD - February 8, 2012 - 11:27 am
A beautiful collection of cozy food! I actually received a pressure cooker as a wedding gift and had no idea how to use it. My current self would be more adventurous and try it out! la domestique - February 8, 2012 - 2:27 pm
Beautiful images, Kimberley! I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a pressure cooker for a while, and this might just push me over the edge. I live at altitude and no matter what I do, I cannot seem to cook dried beans properly. I’m thinking a pressure cooker might help, and I can add delicious falling apart meat dishes to the list of things to do with my new pressure cooker. |
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