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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Category Archives: fall
November 21, 2011
 Over the weekend, some friends and I hosted a Friendsgiving at my house. It’s a winning Thanksgiving strategy: instead of the immense pressure on the host to prepare so many dishes, people bring their favorite sides and desserts, the host takes care of the bird, and everybody is happy. It was a tremendous success; every... Kasey - November 21, 2011 - 4:41 pm
My friends have a similar tradition (I am so sad I missed yours!). This year, I made pie and we had 2 birds (1 fried and 1 bbq’d, which is my fave…) These potatoes look like a stellar side dish. Nicole - November 21, 2011 - 4:47 pm
I will definitely be making this for one of those dreary winter nights. It sounds amazing! stephanie - November 21, 2011 - 4:48 pm
These look delicious! If I had not already made a trip to the grocery store today, I’d head out and scoop up these ingredients. Can’t wait to try this recipe!! Melissa // thefauxmartha - November 21, 2011 - 4:48 pm
These look super good. I want! PS—I use the same brine. I may have to try your high-heat technique this year. kickpleat - November 21, 2011 - 5:18 pm
I love thanksgiving and probably should do it twice! I love that this isn’t so sweet and sticky but filling and I think it would be a perfect weeknight dinner with a salad alongside. As for the sweet potato / yam debate, I know in Canada they are labelled differently – the darker orange ones are yams and sweet potatoes are the yellow fleshed versions. la domestique - November 21, 2011 - 5:25 pm
These sweet taters look delish! Love the flavors and totally agree with you on the Greek yogurt thing. Yum. sara - November 21, 2011 - 5:45 pm
yumness! CANT wait to make these. I love the wikipedia clarification. Even in my book manuscript I go back and forth between calling them yams and SP because i couldn’t frickin’ figure it out! So thanks :) renee@sweetsugarbean - November 21, 2011 - 6:44 pm
We had Thanksgiving last month in Canada, but I’m so going to try these out over Christmas. Love the kale and the parm and the goodness that is Greek yogurt. Have a super happy Thanksgiving! Lynda - November 22, 2011 - 9:07 am
This is how we’ve celebrated our thanksgiving open houses for years. It really is a win-win. I love this riff on sweet potatoes! SG - November 22, 2011 - 9:40 am
This sounds perfect for the Friendsgiving I am attending this weekend. Thank you! Brian @ A Thought For Food - November 22, 2011 - 9:55 am
Divying it up is a great idea… though, i must admit, I do get off on the stress of it all :-) Happy Thanksgiving Darling! Brian @ A Thought For Food - November 22, 2011 - 10:38 am
These potatoes look magical! Sending you a very happy Thanksgiving! anna - November 22, 2011 - 10:46 am
Great take on a classic Turkey Day Fare – will be trying this one at home – boyfriend will be sure to love! Potatoes and cheese you can’t go wrong – Thanks for sharing. ~ Cookery for Two NicoleD - November 22, 2011 - 1:17 pm
Oh man, I love the sounds of these. Sweet potatoes with salty Parmesan and herbs. Great idea! I love subbing in Greek yogurt for sour cream. It hasn’t failed me, yet. betty - November 22, 2011 - 8:18 pm
oh wow these look heavenly i only steam these to eat but this is just an incredible idea i have to try these out! Denise - November 22, 2011 - 8:41 pm
Friendsgiving for sure! Such a winner’s dish with simple ingredients. Top on my list! Valeria - November 23, 2011 - 4:52 am
We did a Friendsgiving here in Italy last year, with all our classmates from the Masters we attended in Bra at the University of Gastronomic Sciences. There were people from all over the world, but we made it work great! It was very unconventional –so said the Americans in our group, for me it was the first one. There was no cranberry sauce (very hard to find in Italy) and chicken instead of turkey but there was tonnes of great food everybody took care of- The potluck is a gret idea for a party, always a success. My pumpkin pie made with Italian squash ended up in a second! This year it will be an in home date with my American fiancé, let see how it goes :) oh sweet escape - November 23, 2011 - 1:21 pm
i’m gonna have to try the friendsgiving approach for christmas this year. what a great idea. i don’t know why i didn’t think of it before! it totally makes the evening so much more enjoyable for the host. Cookie and Kate - November 23, 2011 - 6:03 pm
I am so enamored with this recipe. I’m completely obsessed with savory sweet potatoes, and this recipe looks just right. Fresh Equation - December 7, 2011 - 9:13 am
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them as a new addition to our Christmas Dinner. This American Bite - December 22, 2011 - 1:29 pm
I have a bag of beautiful sweet potatoes in my car earmarked for dinner tonight – the plan had been to roast them with onions and leeks but this seems like a much better idea! Jason Pulesandero - December 31, 2011 - 9:36 pm
In Indian cuisine, food is categorized into six tastes sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. low carb recipes - January 3, 2012 - 1:48 pm
these look great, I wish i found this recipe in time for christmas dinner, would have been a great addition to the menu janice - April 4, 2012 - 6:00 am
This looks delicious!!! Im going to try this one day when I have people over. Also, that thanksgiving idea sounds great. I might tell my mother about it when the time comes. Shes always stressing out about having to cook everything, then we end up making a big mess in the kitchen. Im going to save this recipe. -bookmark!-
November 10, 2011
 It’s that time of year again, isn’t it? I’m referring not to holidays but to the annual wave of colds and flus making the rounds. The weather turns and folks are down for the count. I’ve got a weapon against this – it’s called soup. If you load a soup with fortifying vegetables such as... by Kimberley show hide 17 comments sara - November 10, 2011 - 6:42 pm
yumness. I feel like I’ve been on the verge of sickness for about a week. FIghting it with will. I think vegetable soup will be my back up. Beautiful grater by the way :) Kate - November 10, 2011 - 8:00 pm
I’ve already survived my first cold of the season. I wish I’d had some of this soup back then! Kale and potatoes look like they’d be great together. la domestique - November 10, 2011 - 8:47 pm
How appropriate- the husband and I are sitting on the couch sipping on cups of ginger tea right now trying to stave off tickly throats that might be the sign of a cold. Your soup looks delicious and comforting, I’m sure it would be very effective in promoting good health. Tine - November 11, 2011 - 12:46 am
I want a bowl please! Perfect for this weather! Brian @ A Thought For Food - November 11, 2011 - 7:27 am
I love cuddling up under a blanket on the couch with a mug of soup. Putting this one on my list. Kat - November 11, 2011 - 8:09 am
So nice to see someone actively fighting the blandness that usually overpowers vegetable soups! Laken - November 11, 2011 - 6:16 pm
I’m bookmarking this, I’ve been looking for a good vegetable soup recipe :) renee@sweetsugarbean - November 11, 2011 - 8:19 pm
Lord knows I love me some soup – gonna give this one a try for sure! My immune system will no doubt be grateful! Stacy Marie - November 12, 2011 - 6:42 am
this looks delicious. starting approximately now, I make at least one pot of soup a week, and this will surely be added to the queue! Lynda - November 12, 2011 - 8:11 am
It’s definitely that time of year again, and this is my kind of soup! Kathryn O - November 13, 2011 - 8:11 pm
Healthy comfort food is my favorite too! And as much as I hate the colds that keep popping up this time of year, I love any excuse to cozy up and eat soups like this one. Looks amazing! NicoleD - November 16, 2011 - 9:09 am
Mmmm…I’d have this anytime, anywhere. Perfect for fall and winter! Cara - November 17, 2011 - 4:46 am
Looks just perfect, Kimberley! Would love to come home after a chilly, rainy day to THIS. Yasmeen @ Wandering Spice - November 17, 2011 - 7:39 pm
Sick or not, this is my kind of feel-good food. Looks absolutely perfect and just stocked with healthy bites. stephanie - November 19, 2011 - 7:53 pm
i have this simmering on the stove right now! the few slurps i’ve had thus far are delicious. i can’t wait to eat the final product with the cheese on top. bravo! kickpleat - November 21, 2011 - 5:20 pm
I love a good hearty vegetable soup and this one looks delicious. Love that wooden bowl too :) amelia - December 8, 2011 - 8:06 pm
i need to make this.
October 30, 2011
 Wow. What a month this has been. When I embarked on this blog, there was a certain hope that it would be a path to something viable in the pursuit of the things I am most passionate about. But I didn’t know what form that would take, or when it would happen, or what it... by Kimberley show hide 27 comments tami - October 31, 2011 - 5:43 am
so happy for you! i know what it’s like to be beyond busy…and be busy with stuff that you love. congrats! also: i need this sandwich *now* :) la domestique - October 31, 2011 - 8:09 am
Wow, what a month! Congrats on it all. I’m glad you’ve surfaced because I’m lovin’ the sage/apple/cheddar combo! NicoleD - October 31, 2011 - 9:30 am
Woo hoo, busy lady! Amazing projects you have going there. I am all for a sharpest cheddar/crispest apple sandwich :) Kelsey - October 31, 2011 - 11:16 am
Many congrats, friend. I think you’re great. Just for the record. erin - October 31, 2011 - 11:39 am
Mmm.. this sandwich looks delicious! I love all the projects you have going on- congrats! Hannah - October 31, 2011 - 12:03 pm
That Freakanomics podcast spurred me to make some very necessary decisions, too. Know when to say when! Amen to that! Brian @ A Thought For Food - October 31, 2011 - 5:51 pm
Welcome back, my dear! You sure have been busy! Sending you warm wishes and a big congrats on all of these wonderful things. Lynda - October 31, 2011 - 5:59 pm
What a month indeed – welcome back and congratulations. And thanks for the recipe that keeps everything real. SG - October 31, 2011 - 6:55 pm
Congratulations to you! So happy to hear you are doing so many awesome things. I can’t tell you enough how much I want to eat this sandwich right now. like right now! Megan Gordon - October 31, 2011 - 7:37 pm
Major heart Friday Night Lights…it’ll get you through some busy times, I can vouch for that! I was devastated once I was finished. Congrats; so happy things are going well! Joy - October 31, 2011 - 8:09 pm
What a busy month! That’s crazy but in a good way :) This would make for a great simple meal :D Kasey - October 31, 2011 - 9:53 pm
So happy to see you back here, friend! And congrats (again) on all of your new, awesome adventures. Can’t wait to see you! Candace Karu - November 1, 2011 - 3:49 am
Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures that soothe the soul. Sounds like your soul needed soothing and this is just the sandwich to do it. The cheddar and apples are a perfect combination and the sage adds a hint of sophistication. Well done! nicole franzen - November 1, 2011 - 6:08 am
grilled cheese is always appropriate :) I eat more then I would like to admit. haha Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - November 1, 2011 - 8:54 am
You forgot to mention your inclusion in Saveur’s “Sites We Love”! Congrats again on everything! I know how hard you’ve worked to get here, so I couldn’t be happier for you. Like I’ve said before, I can’t wait to see how far you go! Laurel - November 1, 2011 - 5:57 pm
How wonderful and congratulations! I know what I am having for lunch tomorrow ;) Season with Reason - November 2, 2011 - 12:10 pm
Welcome back! Had no idea you were undertaking so much – will have to check everything out. Including that podcast you mention – too many offers is truly the blessing and curse of working for yourself. I think Henry’s going to like this sandwich – he eats the two separately, so why not together/ renee@sweetsugarbean - November 2, 2011 - 4:39 pm
Clear eyes, full hearts, no kidding! You’ve been busy! There’s nothing better than melted cheese on buttery, toasty bread. Okay, having Tim Riggins make the sandwich for you would be better… Martha - November 3, 2011 - 6:52 pm
Such a winning flavor combination, and a great representation of the season! It’s great to hear that someone who’s recipes I admire is getting their due. Congrats on all the new projects! caitiln @ thesubletkitchen - November 7, 2011 - 7:29 am
one of my favorite flavor combinations! i can’t wait to try this fall flavored grilled cheese. thanks! Elizabeth - November 7, 2011 - 8:25 am
Welcome back! So great to hear about all the projects. Things have been busy here, but we always make time for Coach Taylor. I’m trying to learn from his brevity. leela - November 7, 2011 - 9:43 am
so glad your engine is revving and you are doing what you love! Kathryn O - November 8, 2011 - 8:53 am
Congratulations on all your new adventures! Just clicked over to bon appetit and your photos are absolutely gorgeous! It’s really inspiring to see someone living their passion and I’m looking forward to following you along the way :) kickpleat - November 8, 2011 - 8:51 pm
Congratulations Kimberly on all your hard work and new opportunities! And yes to Coach Taylor and a little shout out to Tami Taylor too who also is a pretty rad lady as well. I’m not even going to get started on Tim Riggins. Sigh. But I would love a bite of this sandwich. Totally. Laken - November 11, 2011 - 6:19 pm
I’m so happy for you and that good things are coming your way! Very well deserved :) anna - November 22, 2011 - 10:44 am
Love Cheese and Apples – Interesting choice with the sage – I will surely be trying this out. Thank You for sharing! ~ Cookery for Two marget - December 22, 2011 - 12:53 pm
just discovered your site via your etsy recipe, love it!
October 2, 2011
 I thought that I had generated an awesome original concept with this bay leaf butter. But no, of course I am not the first person ever in the history of home cooking to consider adding herbs to butter. And yeah, David Chang totally beat me to it. A lot of these ideas come to me... by Kimberley show hide 16 comments Angie Johnson - October 2, 2011 - 8:17 pm
Wow! I love the simplicity of this. That is so important for me since I have a 1 year old and a hungry husband and not much time to spend on anything but loving my munchkin. Thanks for this! I will definitely be making this one. Tine - October 2, 2011 - 11:34 pm
Lovely lovely roasted food! Sarah - October 3, 2011 - 6:01 am
I roasted a chicken this weekend! Great minds… The weather got cool and crisp, and I had the most intense craving—I used a shallot-parsley butter with mine. It is cozy; you’re right. amelia - October 3, 2011 - 7:41 am
What a lovely post and what a sweet reminder–simple is sometimes the absolute best. albertina - October 3, 2011 - 11:27 am
Hi! I discovered you from a blog on etsy….I tried the butternut squash recipe and have done it twice already! LOVE!!! and will try this cornish hen this weekend. Thank you!! NicoleD - October 3, 2011 - 1:41 pm
Oh man, do I wish this was waiting for me at home! I never thought of bay leaf butter, so this is new to me :) la domestique - October 3, 2011 - 7:49 pm
The food looks so tasty and I love the bakeware! Sure, herb butter is nothing new, but your spin is still inspiring! Kelsey - October 3, 2011 - 8:05 pm
Beautiful birds, thoughtful words. I had the same experience with the originality dilemma the other day when I thought of a fennel gratin. Turns out, one hundred other people think it’s a good idea too. C’est la vie. We’re here to share experiences most days, right? And experiences are always original. joanne - October 4, 2011 - 3:54 am
Though it may be hard to come up with a completely novel idea when it comes to food…what really counts is how you use it! And you’ve used this bay leaf butter marvelously! Lynda - October 4, 2011 - 7:21 am
So simple, indeed. I love preserved lemons and the bay leaf butter is inspirational. So many wonderful ideas are built on other creative ideas. It’s impossible to design in a vacuum. Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - October 4, 2011 - 8:35 am
Another beautiful, thought-provoking post. Sometimes I push things beyond the familiar in the kitchen and the result is incredible. Other times, I quietly push it aside and hope for a better result next time. To me, that’s the beauty of cooking, and anything creative for that matter. Season with Reason - October 4, 2011 - 4:11 pm
Preserved lemons are a favorite. Those little fellas look divine! Brian @ A Thought For Food - October 5, 2011 - 4:57 am
People don’t cook enough with preserved lemons. So glad you used them here! kankana - October 7, 2011 - 6:02 pm
In India we use a lot of bay leaf but mostly the dried ones. As for this butter .. i have to try this .. i make sage butter which is heavenly! New Year, New Beginnings « 4500block - January 2, 2012 - 3:52 pm
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March 25, 2011
 So, if rhubarb sorbet is my new favorite dessert, this cauliflower mash is my new favorite side dish. Composed of a whopping four ingredients, this almost doesn’t merit being called a recipe. I wouldn’t have believed the breathless comparisons to mashed potatoes – minus the junk that makes mashed potatoes guilt-ridden – had I not... by Kimberley show hide 15 comments Rachel - March 25, 2011 - 11:40 am
I literally printed out a recipe for this yesterday.. yours looks much more simple though. I’m going to try it out this weekend :) THANKS! kimberley - March 25, 2011 - 12:00 pm
You are welcome! I think it’s the simplicity of this that makes it so awesome. :) BiancaSasha - March 25, 2011 - 2:18 pm
I love this healthy spin on mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes get a bad rap, but this certainly brings them back to their true, simple and tasty glory! xoxo Nicole - March 25, 2011 - 2:18 pm
This has my name written all over it. I absolutely love cauliflower! Looking forward to trying this preparation. Mika - March 25, 2011 - 11:37 pm
Cauliflower with butter, never tried… Joanne - March 26, 2011 - 5:45 am
These are so lovely! I love how simple they are and the fact that they are chock full of vitamins. I’ve made mashed cauliflower before with goat cheese mixed in…to die for! Tine - March 26, 2011 - 10:38 am
I love this recipe! kimberley - March 26, 2011 - 12:23 pm
@BiancaSasha: Don’t get me wrong, I love me some mashed potatoes! But not as a regular feature on the plate. :) Lynda - March 26, 2011 - 1:43 pm
How fun! And, even better, cauliflower is one vegetable that is unanimously loved in our family. I know this will be a winner. Kankana - March 27, 2011 - 12:54 am
what a great dish :) love the click too Elizabeth - March 27, 2011 - 11:36 am
Gorgeous. I like the restrained use of butter, and the mustard. Do you think it would stand up to a bit of horseradish as well? kimberley - March 27, 2011 - 1:39 pm
@Elizabeth: Horseradish, absolutely! In fact, I had wanted to make it with wasabi but didn’t have any on hand. Also, the mustard I used was a spicy one. Feast on the Cheap - March 27, 2011 - 4:24 pm
I love this! I’m making this asap…and I just picked up my first bunch of rhubarb. I’m whipping up a rhubarb compote to top vanilla ice cream. Love the looks of your sorbet…. laura - March 28, 2011 - 9:28 am
love love love this! esp as it doesn’t involve heavy cream. fyi, trader joe’s has an awesome whole grain dijon. can’t wait to try it with this recipe. saving this to my online recipe book (http://www.cookmarked.com). thanks for sharing! Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - March 28, 2011 - 1:56 pm
This great-looking recipe reminds me of a “creamy” cauliflower soup I make. It also tastes incredibly decant without an ounce of cream. I’ll bet this would also be fabulous if you oven-roasted the cauliflower until lightly caramelized before whipping together. Thanks for the inspiration, once again! |
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