The Year In Food charts the course of the year through inspired, creative cooking and eating with an emphasis on seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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February 26, 2014
 All winter I have been dreaming of winter. I know: most of you are ready for it to be done. You’ve had snowmageddons and polar vortices and ice storms and all kinds of ridiculous, frigid, challenging weather. In California, there’s been hardly any winter to speak of, owing to a different kind of ridiculous: our […] Ileana - February 26, 2014 - 9:11 am
You make winter look good. Those magenta leaves of orach (great word) look positively surreal. Please send to Florida. Hannah Morgan - February 26, 2014 - 9:42 am
Wow. I’ve been browsing the internet for a fortifying vegetarian soup and voila, this gorgeous post landed in my inbox. What a gift! I’ll make this for a weekend trip to a winter beach. What’s the spice level of the recipe, as you’ve written it here? I may need to tone it down for my peeps… Lynda - February 26, 2014 - 9:57 am
I am with you in the winter department. At least I can enjoy your lovely photos and imagine… caroline - February 26, 2014 - 10:03 am
i’ve been feeling the exact same way! i live in northern california and it’s so hot and dry all summer that if we don’t get the winter it really makes me crazy! if i wanted this weather i would have moved to los angeles… your snow pictures look perfect. THAT’s what winter is supposed to look like! sandra - February 26, 2014 - 10:15 am
I love your shots of the winter wonderland. Almost makes me want winter to go on and on… almost but not quite. :) Alison - February 26, 2014 - 10:38 am
I love reading the perspective of winter from those that live in warmer climates. By this time, in our Midwestern winter, I am aching for sunshine and warmth. While I love living in a place with such distinct seasons, winter always feels the longest. Your images are a reminder to me that there is beauty in all seasons. Just lovely. Asha - February 26, 2014 - 11:05 am
I really do not like the cold and definitely not going out in it! But your photos make me want to change my mind. Love! :) Kimberley - February 26, 2014 - 12:23 pm
@Hannah, good question regarding the heat. It really depends on how spicy your dried chipotles are, and that’s wildly variable. Mine were very mild, so I kept adding more and more, and it’s really what made the broth so special. I would start cautiously and hope for a mild batch of chiles. Katrina @ WVS - February 26, 2014 - 1:02 pm
I love the way you love winter, and your photos make me so happy! Also, this soup looks perfect :) tara - February 26, 2014 - 1:38 pm
I would love to see that buffalo picture printed super large. If ever you open a print shop, I will be first in line. Also, coming from the land of polar vortices, on a day so cold they wouldn’t let my kids play outside at recess, I am in first in line for this soup, too. Well done, pal. Elisabetta - February 26, 2014 - 3:00 pm
Your photos are so simple and beautiful!! I’m waiting for the snow to come again here in italy.. even if flowers are already blooming!! cheri - February 26, 2014 - 7:36 pm
This soup should help warm anyone up, it’s beautiful. Love your pics, so true about having time to rest, so important. EL - February 26, 2014 - 9:47 pm
I live in Montana and we were actually having a nasty mild winter up until about a week ago when we finally hit the jackpot. Winter in spades. I live here for a reason!! Thanks for bringing winter with you. And the soup looks good as well. Eileen - February 27, 2014 - 1:05 pm
I am definitely on the same page re winter here in Silicon Valley! I’ve always missed winter–the lack of a sense of time passing messes with my head, and I love the cold besides–but this year has been particularly weird. I think a hearty soup like this is a great way to get into a winter frame of mind! Stacy - February 27, 2014 - 1:15 pm
I’m so glad you got that wintry experience you were hoping for! I certainly crave the reset of the seasons as well. Even thought I didn’t always relish the cold in Michigan, I appreciated how the seasons made me feel – I miss that. Also – this soup! Looks so warming and delicious. Kasey - February 27, 2014 - 8:47 pm
You and me and Nopalito. We just can’t quit it. These pictures are magnificent, lady. xoxo Irina @ wandercrush - February 28, 2014 - 3:51 pm
Oh these beautiful photos have me missing the snow, too. I was surprised to find that London’s winter has been absolutely mild since I returned from a blizzarding New York… either way, I want this soup! Snow or no snow, smoky is the way to go before Spring officially arrives. CINDY OWINGS - March 2, 2014 - 9:36 am
Love the idea of this soup! And, wondering if you were here in Montana for the BIG STORM, yesterday? Wish I had had the ingredients for your soup while we have been snowbound! Alas, no.We live in the Madison Valley, on the Madison River as it flows north out of Yellowstone Park! Frigid yesterday! Aubrey - March 2, 2014 - 3:21 pm
That is one gorgeous bowl of soup. I love the Montana pictures, there’s something magical about that much snow. Then again we’ve had the snowiest winter in years around these parts and I can’t wait until its over. Slogging and clearing the snow for weeks just to get to work does take away some of that magic… Fawn @ Cowen Park Kitchen - March 4, 2014 - 3:57 pm
This soup looks gorgeous. renee anjanette - March 6, 2014 - 12:18 pm
I applaud you for making this project happen. It is so hard to do this most important work, yet the result is so worth it. Blake Holman - March 7, 2014 - 8:01 am
Que rico! I’m going to try that recipe out this weekend! Soooo good!
February 13, 2014
 I’m making my way to Montana, my power state, my spirit animal, my place. I have always wanted to go there in the winter, to experience it outside of its easy summer glory. This year Montana is my valentine. I will bundle up, go snowshoeing, and bear witness to its winter splendor. I made some […] by Kimberley show hide 16 comments Katrina @ WVS - February 13, 2014 - 10:55 am
Your photography always brightens my day. These muffins look perfect! Ileana - February 13, 2014 - 12:44 pm
Still looking for my Montana. Have a great trip! And I feel the same way about buckwheat. Made some buckwheat waffles this past weekend. Perfect on a chilly morning. Grace - February 13, 2014 - 1:54 pm
I’m envious of your valentine! Montana is on my list of places to visit in the near future. I hope you share some of your favorite moments from the trip. As always, these muffins look so good! Kathryn - February 13, 2014 - 1:56 pm
I love this combination of heartiness from the buckwheat and juicy pear especially with those crunchy little cocoa nibs. Can’t wait to give these muffins a try. leela - February 14, 2014 - 3:44 pm
these look so tasty! will definitely give them a try. Jasmine - February 14, 2014 - 7:08 pm
These look delightful, Love the combo of flavours and your photos. kristie - February 15, 2014 - 4:38 pm
So beautiful! Your photos are inspiring! Eleanor - February 15, 2014 - 10:33 pm
My riff on these is in the oven as I type. In Australia it is summertime, but I still love the combination of buckwheat and chocolate. My version is with banana and pecans (and coconut oil in place of the butter for a dairy-intolerant version). Always love your posts Kimberley – so evocative and beautifully shot. Thanks! Eleanor - February 15, 2014 - 11:05 pm
PS. They came out deliciously even with all my tweaks, but just wanted to check, did you use any raising agent? cheri - February 16, 2014 - 1:43 pm
These look so good! Ashlae - February 17, 2014 - 8:58 pm
These muffins. That last picture. SWOON. I hope you enjoyed (err, are enjoying) your time in Montana. I’ve been dying to get there. Ashley - February 17, 2014 - 9:10 pm
I am all about muffins right now and these look excellent! Love the crunchy cacao nib addition. Carrie Rowe - February 18, 2014 - 2:58 pm
I hope you’re having a lovely trip!! The weather’s been all over the place lately, so who knows what you’ll get. I’m sure you have plenty to do and see while you’re here, but if you need any suggestions let me know :-) erin @ yummy supper - February 21, 2014 - 9:11 am
Kimberley, I love your valentine’s gift to yourself. Good for you for getting out of Dodge. Your Montana photos on Instagram are stunning! I hope you are breathing all of that beauty in. Alex - February 24, 2014 - 10:09 am
Great recipe “buckwheat muffins” I’d say they would go down nicely with a nice cup of tea. Thanks for sharing :) Jenny @ BAKE - March 7, 2014 - 11:56 pm
These photos are beautiful and your description is mouth watering  There’s a hike that I try to get to once a week. Nestled in the dramatic, golden Marin headlands, it starts above the Pacific coast just south of Stinson Beach, and makes its way determinedly up the mountain into Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Most of the time, it is the same tangle of trails that […] by Kimberley show hide 21 comments Sophie - January 28, 2014 - 3:24 am
So simple and gorgeous! In love! Maryea {happy healthy mama} - January 28, 2014 - 4:20 am
I like the comfort of a familiar breakfast, too. My ritual is oatmeal, as well, but I rarely take the time to make the steel cut version. I need to, because I love steel cut oats. Thanks for the boost. I will try your recipe–I’m particularly interested in the toasting the oats in butter. I can taste the difference before even trying it. Brian @ A Thought For Food - January 28, 2014 - 5:33 am
Winter allows me to focus a bit more on such rituals. I’m less likely to rush out of the house and I usually take these days to sip (not chug) my coffee and work on a little breakfast. That bowl looks wonderful… healthy and yet totally satisfying. Lindsey (dolly and oatmeal) - January 28, 2014 - 5:49 am
This was the first thing I read this morning; it was such a lovely welcome to envision your hikes through one of the most beautiful forests I’ve ever been to. And as someone who eats oatmeal every morning for breakfast, I will most definitely be trying to spruce it up a bit with these flavors! Elaine@JoinMeForDinner - January 28, 2014 - 6:48 am
Your post reminded me that simple is always best, whether it’s a way to get daily exercise or what to have for breakfast. Reading your words first thing in the morning was a great way to begin my day. I think I’ll substitute walnuts for the pecans, just to make it a true cholesterol-lowering meal. Thanks so much for sharing it. Irina @ wandercrush - January 28, 2014 - 6:58 am
I’ll have to agree vehemently about the comfort of oatmeal. Strangely enough, I never had it growing up in a Chinese household, but nowadays it’s a staple for even my early lunches. I’m a fan of the solidly savoury route, but a sweet and nutty bowl is a treat once in a while :) Beautiful post, as usual, and an inspiring reminder to get out and explore a hiking trail like I used to. Grace - January 28, 2014 - 8:15 am
Just lovely! I need to get myself to Marin more often. It’s such an incredible oasis only 30 minutes away. Oats for me too are a comfort meal. Nearly always my breakfast but makes a great meal any time I just need somehing warm with a swirl of maple syrup. I’ll have to add this version into rotation, looks great! shanna mallon - January 28, 2014 - 9:54 am
OK. That is IT. I have to try this method. erin @ yummy supper - January 28, 2014 - 10:02 am
Kimberley, SG - January 28, 2014 - 10:14 am
This seems like a good ritual for me to get in to. Mornings might seem a bit more bearable with this gorgeous deliciousness. Alex - January 28, 2014 - 11:04 am
I know exactly what hike you are talking about, and love every inch of those trails. All the transitions from windswept hills to the dense, rainforest paths. It is so close to home, but such a world away. Funny how your favorite places and routines match others. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - January 28, 2014 - 3:32 pm
Yes to the familiar indeed!! This looks fabulous! Lisa Cohen - January 28, 2014 - 7:07 pm
Those trails sound wonderful and I know just what you mean about rituals feeling oh so comforting. It gives the mind breathing space… Time to release and unwind. And it’s pretty awesome when you can truly get to know a place… Including all of the wonderful evolutions throughout the seasons and various times of day. Finding wonder in the ordinary is most extraordinary. :D Kasey - January 28, 2014 - 9:19 pm
New is wonderful, but we all need our routines. I think Megan’s oatmeal is a lovely mix of comfort and a little sparkle of something extra. Beautiful, lady! Hannah - January 28, 2014 - 9:41 pm
Kimberley we are loving Megan’s oats around here, too. So good. And your hike is one of mine: Kyle and I lived in Marin for six years, were married at the Mountain Home Inn, and have spent hours days years on and around Tam’s slopes … I love this whole piece, and you are so right that going to the places that are familiar allows us to be there in a whole different way. Yes to that, and to oatmeal too. ileana - January 29, 2014 - 8:06 pm
I love Megan’s trick to toast the oats in butter! Next I want to try this move with April Bloomfield’s porridge made using half rolled oats and half steel cut oats. Chicken Biryani - January 31, 2014 - 5:08 am
Thank you for the excellent and healthy recipe. I tried and relished the great taste of it. Chicken Biryani - January 31, 2014 - 5:11 am
Thanks for an excellent healthy recipe. I prepared and loved the taste. Megan Gordon - February 1, 2014 - 1:44 pm
Thank you for the gorgeous tribute to these humble oats! Love the combination of apples and coconut … perfect for this time of year! xox la domestique - February 5, 2014 - 1:26 pm
Love this post and your words about the familiar. Since my husband and I uprooted and moved to Ireland I’ve been bombarded by the new. This post is a nice reminder to take comfort in the familiar. I look forward to working this recipe into my regular rotation of oatmeal. Sheelah - February 13, 2014 - 5:51 pm
Love that hike too! (Assuming you’re talking Matt Davis/Steep Ravine/Dipsea). And this looks delicious :)
January 6, 2014
 Happy New Year, all! I was stoked to be on board again this year to shoot Bon Appetit’s Food Lover’s Cleanse. As always, it’s an inspired collection of recipes and it’s approach to cleansing is very un-cleansy. It’s really about celebrating whole foods and taking a break from processed foods, most dairy, and most sugar. […] by Kimberley show hide 18 comments Grubarazzi - January 6, 2014 - 11:22 am
This all looks SO good. Thanks for helping to inspire me with these gorgeous photos! Samantha - January 6, 2014 - 2:49 pm
Excellent! I’ve been waiting for this. la domestique - January 6, 2014 - 4:27 pm
I always look forward to the food lovers cleanse on BA, and your photos look fantastic as usual! Tabitha - January 6, 2014 - 8:37 pm
Thank you! Thank you! Finally a cleanse that makes sense to me in a world of crazyfaddietfakefoodloseweightjanuaryshenanigans! Sequoia@casapepeoakland.com - January 6, 2014 - 10:37 pm
Kudos! Love it! Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday - January 7, 2014 - 1:53 am
That red pepper walnut spread looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to try it. It almost looks like a meaty bolognese. erin @ yummy supper - January 7, 2014 - 9:08 am
Kimberley, delicious photos once again! It may be cliche, but I’m enjoying eating cleaner with the new year. After all the holiday indulgence it’s nice to give my belly a little T.L.C. sara - January 7, 2014 - 4:09 pm
Gorgeous photos! We’re not doing the whole cleanse but we tried a couple of recipes this week and loved them…that red pepper walnut sauce is insanely good!! Golden - January 9, 2014 - 2:07 pm
Stunning.. Really nice photos.. was looking all day for something like this, I can’t wait to try it. Ruth Leslie - January 9, 2014 - 5:26 pm
I discovered Tahini when I moved around the corner from a Greek restaurant. It’s really delicious and actually very simple to make. Shari - Simply Shari's Gluten Free - January 12, 2014 - 10:44 am
Ahhhh! They all look amazing, but I’m off to get that green tahini dressing recipe right now. Thanks! EL - January 16, 2014 - 9:16 pm
I love a lebanese dip/spread called muhammara. It is made from roasted red pepper and walnuts. Adam - January 17, 2014 - 7:33 pm
These all look wonderful! I so want to try that chocolate bark! Adam - January 20, 2014 - 10:54 am
Really enjoyed reading your blog. Some really nice dishes and really impressed! Check out my blog as well, feel4food.co.uk. Hopefully we can share recipes! Chad - January 20, 2014 - 4:05 pm
I just bought a new jar of tahini and will have to give The Greenest Tahini a try. Thanks for posting. Greg Urbano - January 21, 2014 - 7:25 am
They all look delicious but the chocolate bark is my fave! Perry @ Restaurants ketchum ID - January 27, 2014 - 7:50 am
I really appreciate how you pull out such a great dish that many people could learn to. You truly have inspired a lot of people who are into this thing too. Calvin - February 20, 2014 - 8:36 pm
Very nicely done; the colors and lay out would probably be a good way to tempt kids into trying and finding more vegetables for their diet. Beautiful pictures.
December 30, 2013
 Maybe the holiday magic is in the mess. I read this late on December 24th, and wished that I had read it earlier. Wished that I had been carrying it around with me throughout the month, reminding myself of this every damn time things got messy. Because it was a messy month. Christmas brings out […] by Kimberley show hide 19 comments Kathryn - December 30, 2013 - 12:21 pm
Such good words; it’s sometimes easy to lose sight of the magic when everything seems so stressful and manic. I’m glad you were able to enjoy the holidays in the end. This cake looks wonderful. Happy new year Kimberley! Eileen - December 30, 2013 - 12:57 pm
Just look at all those beautiful crispy almonds! This cake sounds like the perfect low-key yet delicious holiday treat. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - December 30, 2013 - 1:08 pm
This cake is gorgeous! Love the cranberries in there! Christine - December 30, 2013 - 4:48 pm
I’m trying this out right now! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! Do you happen to know what the best way to store this cake is, and how long it will last? sara forte - December 30, 2013 - 5:39 pm
I’ve been making my fair share of almond meal cakes around here.They feel SO much better in the tum than a wheat counterpart. This looks gorgeous and I regret I have not taken advantage of the cranberries at all. Glad you’re feeling better and a happy new year you, beautiful lady. Mimi - December 31, 2013 - 5:30 am
Beautiful! Joanna - December 31, 2013 - 5:33 am
What a beautiful post!!! I know sometimes life just get messy:) but the good things is, but it can always in order again ! Best, warm wishes for 2014! I also love the spiced cake( gingerbread spices are my favorite!). I will try the recipe later on, since I am taking a break from baking or mostly from eating the sweets for next few days!:) Ashley - December 31, 2013 - 7:10 am
I can relate so much to your words! This was quite a year for me, that I would definitely describe as messy. I’m trying to bring focus to the New Year and a better attitude at living *in* the mess instead of dwelling/worrying/stressing about it from outside. Hugs to you, lovely. xo p.s. This cake looks phenom! Kimberley - January 1, 2014 - 11:54 am
@Christine: You should be able to store it on the counter for a day or two. After that, the fridge is probably safest. ileana - January 2, 2014 - 4:56 pm
Beautiful cake. Glad you’re feeling better! xo p.s. I made your bourbon balls for a holiday brunch and they turned out wonderful. I toasted the pecans before blitzing them and rolling them in cocoa and all that other good stuff. Thanks again for the recipe. Can’t wait to make them again next December! Kasey - January 2, 2014 - 9:00 pm
Life’s kind of a mess, isn’t it? I felt similarly – I wanted so much to own this holiday. But it’s hard. I’m glad you had a bit of magic, and were taken care of. I look forward to seeing more of you in 2014 my friend. xo Christine - January 3, 2014 - 1:32 am
Thank you so much, Kimberley!!! :) Bob H - January 3, 2014 - 6:18 pm
It was a wonderful cake Kimberley! As was the day and our little celebration! Sini @ my blue&white kitchen - January 4, 2014 - 2:29 am
I feel you, girl. And this cake? Pure magic. I want to have a big serving of it right now. pat - January 4, 2014 - 9:02 am
is there any reason you do not offere a ‘PRINT” button so one could easily print off these delicious recipes? sara - January 4, 2014 - 6:32 pm
Yum! This looks DELICIOUS. Love love love. :) Perry @CavaCava - January 7, 2014 - 12:54 am
I never tasted a spiced cake in my whole life. I think it’s a contrast of the usual sweetness of a cake which make it more interesting. I hope I can have enough time to bake a spiced cake myself in the future. Thanks for the recipe though. Didi - January 7, 2014 - 1:56 am
I made this with dried cranberries (soaked) in stead of raw, because I didn’t want the sour taste and I thought it would be less crumbly. I also but in some vanilla and almond extract. Came out great, like a fruit cake you didn’t have to “ripen.” Next time, some nuts too, I think. Thanks for this great new breakfast cake! Here’s to a happy, messy year! Beautifood - January 7, 2014 - 4:54 pm
After all the candies I ate this holidays, I promised myself not to eat sweets that much…. but then I came here. Looks AWESOME! :) |
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