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.
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Kimberley
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
January 26, 2012
 A couple weeks ago, I took a rather impromptu trip out to Yellowstone. Work had slowed and after a crazy December it was nice to head out and clear my mind. It’s an incredible landscape, and it’s made even more dramatic by a blindingly bright blanket of snow and clusters of bison dotting the vast... Brian @ A Thought For Food - January 26, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Such a beautiful trip you had! I wouldn’t be caught dead going on a ski trip, but I appreciate the beauty in the scenery. And that recipe. Such wonderful comfort food. Kankana - January 26, 2012 - 5:36 pm
Wow, you are enjoying the winter :) This fried rice looks lovely and with ginger I know I will love it! Joy - January 26, 2012 - 6:06 pm
you make winter bearable! love anything with ginger! ileana - January 26, 2012 - 7:03 pm
That first picture is unreal. What a trip! Fried rice looks delicious, too. Haven’t found a take-out place that makes it better than the one near my parent’s house in my hometown. Makes me sad! Stacy - January 26, 2012 - 8:58 pm
I am constantly cold all winter long! I tend toward soup, and baked goods that keep my kitchen toasty–but this looks delicious too! I’ll have to give it a go. Do you think tofu would substitute well for the chicken? Sasha - January 26, 2012 - 9:05 pm
What stunning winter pictures! A winter wonderland indeed. Cookie and Kate - January 26, 2012 - 11:35 pm
Perfect! This recipe gives me an excuse to break out my wok and use up the shelled edamame in my freezer. I love the photos of your winter adventures, too. My recent trip to the mountains of Colorado helped me appreciate our mild Oklahoma weather! kickpleat - January 27, 2012 - 12:25 am
I went to Yosemite 2 years ago, but never Yellowstone. It looks gorgeous and I’d love to take a trip out there – and a winter trip sounds amazing. Love fried rice and it always must include eggs. Something about the eggs makes it so much more soul-satisfying. Rebecca (Season with Reason) - January 27, 2012 - 5:50 am
Talk about a break from the daily grind! Good for you. Fried rice is one of those magical dishes I associate with Chinese take-out night during childhood – when I learned how easy it is to make a healthier version I was thrilled. annaliese - January 27, 2012 - 6:21 am
looks delicious, I’ve been meaning to make fried rice again soon but I like this variation. and maybe I’ll even visit mission chinese food to try it, too! Jason Sandeman - January 27, 2012 - 9:03 am
Awesome dish! I love fried rice, it is one of my weaknesses. I actually had a chef who swore that the rice tasted better after you reheated it in the micro. I didn’t agree, but he was the chef. Kimberley - January 27, 2012 - 9:10 am
@Stacy: Tofu, absolutely! I meant to make a note of that in the recipe. Fixing that now! Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - January 27, 2012 - 9:14 am
So happy you were able to get away after a busy month — and your photos are as stunning as ever. Thanks for the shout out, too. There’s nothing like fried rice on a cold day, especially with the fantastic ingredients you’ve used. Kasey - January 27, 2012 - 10:08 am
I love that you take these wilderness trips! Your photos always look stunning and always make me think that I need to take time to go somewhere really, really far, and totally out in nature. It’s been a while since I’ve had fried rice. I’m intrigued! la domestique - January 27, 2012 - 12:55 pm
It’s been too long since I’ve had fried rice! The recipe looks very tasty and satisfying. Tonight I’m slow-roasting lamb shank with red wine. Seems perfect for the dark, snowy day we’ve had in Boulder today. Cheers! Lynda - January 28, 2012 - 8:59 am
What a wonderful trip – I miss the winter here in SF, especially this year. Lovely recipe (as usual!) Laurel - January 29, 2012 - 9:13 am
I love fried rice! A friend of mine from Singapore suggested I add chopped garlic and WOW! Over the top. I love soups and stews when its cold, but it never gets snowy cold in my area of Cali. I made chicken pot pie last week, a winter indulgence-Yum! Anna @ the shady pine - January 29, 2012 - 1:47 pm
As someone from Australia, I cannot imagine wha this level of cold is…all I know is if I couldn’t feel my toes I would want something warming and hearty to eat like this by the fire. Kelsey - January 29, 2012 - 6:01 pm
Dual life in Montana? Count me in. This is a PERFECT weeknight meal, putting it in the queue. Cheers, Kim :) amelia - January 30, 2012 - 8:07 am
love, love, love this post. You go to the most beautiful, heavenly places!! In fact, I am sending this link to my husband now… inspiration for our next big trip! Jacqui - January 31, 2012 - 6:16 pm
I have been craving to see Yellowstone as an adult; it’s going to happen in this summer, but now I want to see it during winter! And I’m definitely craving some fried rice right now too! NicoleD - February 1, 2012 - 7:59 am
We’re having unseasonably warm temperatures and I am sort of missing the colder weather. We’ve had spurts of cold weather (in the 5-10 degree range) and then I make soup/stew like it’s going out of style. Your snowy pictures are so pretty! I love this lighter take on fried rice. Must try. Internet Tasting Session S02E01 - January 29, 2012 - 6:57 am
[...] you are back from a day of skiing, Ginger and scallion fried rice is always nice. Or, if you have ever had a bunch of Thai basil, you know that it will turn bad very [...] A WHOLE BUNCH OF GOOD STUFF » The Year In Food - February 6, 2012 - 11:54 am
[...] made this Hearty Chicken Chili for the Etsy blog, and I brought it with me when I went to Yellowstone …. it was perfect. I only wish that I had made about ten times as [...] COLOR STUDIES: THE MOSTLY WHITES » The Year In Food - February 24, 2012 - 4:44 pm
[...] texture and tone – but there is something really profound about white spaces. Perhaps this is why I love snow so much. It also explains all the blown out images and minimalist overtures of so much of the photographs [...] It’s all in the family | Joy Discovery Invention - April 28, 2012 - 6:50 am
[...] Vegetarian brown fried rice (recipe inspired from The Year in Food) [...]
January 16, 2012
 In winters past, brussels sprouts were my go-to, the cruciferous vegetable that I could not get enough of and would eat multiple times a week until the season had been exhausted. This year it’s cauliflower. And while I could eat it almost every night simply sauteed with a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper in... by Kimberley show hide 27 comments Brian @ A Thought For Food - January 16, 2012 - 3:56 pm
Oh why did I JUST use up all of my cauliflower (and I just ate a whole head of it myself). This looks marvelous, darling! Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - January 16, 2012 - 4:39 pm
Great idea! Anna @ the shady pine - January 16, 2012 - 6:09 pm
What a lovely spicey idea for cauliflower! I also love using cauliflower in place of potato when I want mash but not the heaviness of potatoes. Sharyn Dimmick - January 16, 2012 - 6:31 pm
I have never made harissa — I might have to change that! I usually eat cauliflower with a sauce made from gorgonzola and cumin seeds. renee - January 16, 2012 - 6:57 pm
The shot of the pepper is super gorgeous. Love roasting peppers over open flame ;) la domestique - January 16, 2012 - 9:20 pm
Ok, so this is fantastic! I freaking love harissa, and you’ve inspired me to make it myself (why didn’t I think of that before?). Great photos, and I’m into the cauliflower steak idea. The Wimpy Vegetarian - January 16, 2012 - 11:49 pm
How funny – I made cauliflower steaks for dinner tonight with a kale pesto and browned butter breadcrumbs! I love yours with the harissa! nicole franzen - January 17, 2012 - 5:35 am
love this! Def gonna try it :) NicoleD - January 17, 2012 - 12:53 pm
Cauliflower steaks! Heck yeah! I’m so late to the harissa bandwagon. Sounds incredible. SG - January 17, 2012 - 5:32 pm
This looks and sounds so delicious! Cookie and Kate - January 18, 2012 - 7:15 am
Major yum! I was inspired by that cauliflower cross-section in Bon Appetit, too, and I love what you’ve done here. I’ve never tried harissa but it sounds like something I would adore, so I put all the ingredients on my shopping list! I can’t wait to try it. Rebecca (Season with Reason) - January 18, 2012 - 10:46 am
What a lovely presentation. I completely agree with your comments on homemade vs. store-bought harissa – like many things, it’s worth the extra effort to do your own. Dramatic Pancake - January 18, 2012 - 5:09 pm
Ahh! I saw the cauliflower steaks in this month’s (last month’s?) bon appetit and was completely intrigued. Thank you for the reminder! I love the idea of homemade harissa and I am definitely adding this to my list of must-trys. kickpleat - January 19, 2012 - 12:29 pm
I love the idea of making harissa from scratch rather than buying a premade jar of it. But….I LOVE that honeycombed plate. It’s gorgeous!!! Lynda - January 20, 2012 - 2:12 pm
All of my favorite food groups! I will be sure to try this. leela - January 22, 2012 - 9:24 pm
incredible meal. want this in my tummy stat. Kasey - January 22, 2012 - 10:06 pm
Ok, we may or may not have discussed my dislike of cauliflower. But year after year, it chases after me. On restaurant menus, beautiful blogs like yours…I think I must, I must attempt it again. I miss you friend!SO excited to see you this weekend. Margarita - January 23, 2012 - 4:12 pm
I’ve never made harissa before… I think it’s high time to try it. This looks delicious! Heather @opgastronomia - January 25, 2012 - 9:52 pm
Lovely all around. Inspiration for winter cooking doldrums :) Anna Geary - February 5, 2012 - 12:32 pm
Sounds good to me!~!~!~! baker_d - February 8, 2012 - 12:49 pm
Have a big half-head of cauliflower left and was wondering if you or any commenters might make suggestions about what to serve this with? I was going to go with nice soft coarse meal polenta with thyme. And a salad. But anything pair especially well? Thanks! Kimberley - February 8, 2012 - 2:06 pm
Hey, @baker_d and anyone curious: Folks weighed in on Facebook. Couscous and farro salad both sound great. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Year-in-Food/161219600577957 Brian @ A Thought for Food - February 10, 2012 - 4:08 pm
You know, I first fell in love with your site when I came across your seasonal guide. It was so refreshing to see such love and respect for all that nature had to offer. But I love all of your posts and it was only recently that I realized that we hadn’t seen a guide in a while. And darn is this one stunning. Elizabeth Ann - February 27, 2012 - 7:50 am
dinner . tonight 44 Vegan Recipes for Food Lovers « The Tomato Tart - February 21, 2012 - 12:36 am
[...] Veggies & Salads Roasted Broccoli with Sriracha, Honey, and Soy Sauce Lentil and Pomegranate Salad Kale Salad with Toasted Coconut and Sesame Oil (YUM!) Roasted Pumpkin Salad Recipe Cauliflower Steaks With Harrisa [...] Beet Crudo with Chimichurri » The Year In Food - February 21, 2012 - 2:52 pm
[...] be desired. I wanted to love them, though. And while this chimichurri was originally destined for these cauliflower steaks, once I realized how perfect a foil they would be on beets, there was no turning back. Chimichurri [...] Cauliflower Steaks with Harissa and Bulgar Wheat « Logan's Kitchen - March 29, 2012 - 3:38 pm
[...] This recipe was inspired by Kimberley at The Year In Food. [...]
January 4, 2012
 December was crazy. Among the many things that kept me busy was shooting the images for Bon Appetit’s 2012 Food Lover’s Cleanse. Last year, I fell in love with the Food Lover’s Cleanse for its straightforward, reasonable, un-faddish recipes whose focus is more on eating wholesome, nutritious food that tastes good than extreme dieting. The... by Kimberley show hide 14 comments Jenny @ Savour the Senses - January 4, 2012 - 1:27 pm
Even though you’ve been busy, it sounds like a lot of fun! The pears with yogurt are calling out to me! leela - January 4, 2012 - 2:12 pm
whoa mama! love these ideas and imagery. any cleanse that includes chocolate bark, i’m on! SG - January 4, 2012 - 4:02 pm
Kimberley! This is fantastic- you are so talented! Congratulations! Very much looking forward to trying these recipes. mmm. I like that most nights end with dark chocolate and fruit. la domestique - January 4, 2012 - 7:26 pm
Congrats on such a fantastic opportunity- nice job! Sasha - January 4, 2012 - 9:36 pm
I am drooling. I love that cleansing now focuses on eating more whole and delicious foods instead of eating less in general. Can’t wait to try these recipes! Laurel - January 5, 2012 - 7:03 am
Lucky you! I found that idea so inspiring, it really helped me, and I am looking forward to a healthier year. Kasey - January 6, 2012 - 4:00 pm
I am trying that miso dressing, stat!! Welcome to 2012 girl. Can’t wait to see you (hopefully soon!) xo Anna @ the shady pine - January 7, 2012 - 12:51 pm
I have just come across your lovely blog…these recipes look delicious and much more realistic that what’s involved in doing some ‘cleanses’. NicoleD - January 10, 2012 - 1:06 pm
This is my kind of cleanse, too. The food looks so great. I’m trying that pear, yogurt, maple syrup snack asap. Thanks for sharing and congratulations! Lynda - January 12, 2012 - 4:33 pm
Great photos and recipe roundup. I feel healthier already! Brian @ A Thought For Food - January 14, 2012 - 6:07 pm
Every recipe sounds fabulous… and I know how delightful it is to try out a recipe like pears, yogurt and maple syrup and be pleasantly surprised by how delicious it is. Colleen - February 8, 2012 - 7:02 am
I did the BA Cleanse too, it was amazing!! Highly recommend to anyone. The salad dressings were a favorite of mine too. Your photos are great! Vicky - February 29, 2012 - 7:41 am
Sounds interesting. Never heard of the Food Lover’s Cleanse – I’ll have to check it out now! Roasted Eggplant with Miso Lime Dressing » The Year In Food - March 6, 2012 - 3:29 pm
[...] time I was determined to have an eggplant win. I recalled the tangy miso dressing from Bon Appetit’s Food Lover’s Cleanse and had a suspicion that it would be a great ally atop some slow-roasted eggplant. And it was. So [...] |
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