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, currently at work on my first cookbook with Ten Speed, Vibrant. You can find me regularly at the Etsy blog and bonappetit.com.
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Category Archives: summer
May 17, 2013
 Howdy, friends. I picked up a new phrase from my friend Erin last week: in the molasses. That’s kinda how I feel right now. It’s intense over here in crazy-making bookland. The immensity of the work before me on this cookbook and the time left to get ‘er done leave me feeling dizzy and panicked.... Aimee St.Germain (Cooking the Strip) - May 17, 2013 - 11:15 am
Beets are one of my all-time favorites and I love the combination with arugula, chevre, and nuts. The grill marks on the beets are just beautiful! Elizabeth - May 17, 2013 - 11:22 am
I can’t fully understand, but I’ve had that fat lump in the throat many times. Still, I have no doubt you’ll turn out a work of incredible beauty that will make the frenzy of it all so, so worth it. I’m (always) rooting you on from the sidelines… Dan From Platter Talk - May 17, 2013 - 12:34 pm
We’ve all been in the molasses at one time or another. Just remember, don’t sweat the small stuff and keep these wonderful food ideas coming. This salad looks terrific! Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - May 17, 2013 - 12:48 pm
Loooove the look of this!! Yum! Kathryne - May 17, 2013 - 3:40 pm
You can do it, Kimberley! Deep breaths, you got this. Can’t wait to see the product of your hard work. sara forte - May 17, 2013 - 6:55 pm
love that plate! what a gorgeous setting. I expect nothing less from you at this point, but it’s worth noting :) Haven’t grilled beets yet, sounds wonderful. Under the almond tree - May 18, 2013 - 3:38 am
This looks so delicious and fresh,love all ingredients! charlotte au chocolat - May 18, 2013 - 2:51 pm
Wishing you lots of small miracles as you ease your way out of the molasses. Can’t wait to see what I’m sure will be a gorgeous cookbook! (Oh, and that’s one beautiful quote.) thecitygourmand - May 18, 2013 - 6:41 pm
A showcase of beautiful produce! ileana - May 19, 2013 - 6:42 pm
Grilled beets!! Gorgeous.
August 3, 2012
 Two and a half years ago, I made a promise to you to write about how to shuck an oyster. I am finally making good on that promise. Oysters are magnificent, magical, wonderful things – kind of like drugs but with no deleterious side effects or risk of physical addiction. I am not one to... by Kimberley show hide 14 comments Katherine Sacks - August 4, 2012 - 8:19 am
I went to Tomales Bay a few years ago, and I’ve been itching to go back ever since. Sitting on the bay, eating my fill of the freshest oysters ever – it’s incredible. These are great photos and a wonderful tutorial on shucking them! la domestique - August 4, 2012 - 9:29 am
You are so right- oysters transcend food. I could eat pounds and pounds of oysters in one sitting, always with a bracingly crisp glass of white wine. Once you’ve learned how to shuck an oyster, it’s not hard to do at all. Great how to! SG - August 4, 2012 - 11:53 am
Thanks to you we had a lovely after hiking oyster experience. I agree with you about the transcending effect – I always get elevated when eating them. I wish I was up in Tomales bay right now! Lori - August 4, 2012 - 3:59 pm
I live in the northwest and often find great oysters in Oysterville, Washington. sf - August 5, 2012 - 4:34 am
You make me want to have oysters :) Too bad they are so expensive in Tokyo, and i will have to go to Grand Central Oyster Bar where each oyster will cost USD6 onwards. Wish i can experience what shucking oysters next to the beach, just like you did.. Hannah - August 5, 2012 - 8:27 am
Great photo of Tomales Bay! One of our favorite haunts (and now I will have to keep an eye out for you there, ha!). We love oysters, and I love your points about their sustainability and health – as if we needed an excuse, but now I can justify the prices when they get a little spendy ;) Our favorite way to eat them is grilled, and we also really love them with hot sauce. A little garlicky melted butter also does well on them … yum. Great post! MikeVFMK - August 5, 2012 - 10:46 am
Great photos and explanation. I’ve always wanted to buy oysters at the fish market and have them at home except for the fear of shucking them. But now I’m more prepared to pick some up. Love oysters. kickpleat - August 5, 2012 - 10:44 pm
I’m going out for oysters tomorrow and I’d love to try shucking my own. We’re close to great oysters up here too and would love the opportunity one day. But for now, I’ll happily slurp down a few at the local oyster bar. Lauren - August 6, 2012 - 4:56 pm
Oooh seafood in the summer is so delicious! You guys should check out my collection of top summer drinks on FanDrop! I also have a bunch of other fun summertime recipe collections too :) The Year In Food, you should start creating some collections on FanDrop to organize all of the awesome information that you’re posting! I am sure a lot of fans would want to see your awesome insight elsewhere too! Jennifer Solow - August 7, 2012 - 3:14 pm
Swan’s Oyster Bar. San Francisco. Line around the corner. No credit cards. The best oysters in the world. *Insider tip: discreetly ask for a taste of their house-aged tequila…don’t tell them I told you! NicoleD - August 9, 2012 - 10:19 am
This is so awesome. My top criteria for vacation this year is to find a place where I can eat oysters silly. Not sure if that’s going to happen, but I am putting Tomales Bay on my list for next time I’m in California. Thanks for the how-to! Jeff - August 16, 2012 - 12:36 am
Ironic that this is my 1st visit to your blog and you feature oysters- please be advised of the alert to Not eat certain Drakes Bay Oysters, http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/08/ca-warns-consumers-to-not-eat-oysters-from-drakes-bay-oyster-co/#.UCyh8Il5nTo Whatever happened to the Adage of only eating oysters in months with “R”? Nick S - August 27, 2012 - 9:56 am
Very nicely photographed step-by-step guide to an extraordinarily useful eating skill. Now if only I lived by the sea… Pamela Heiligenthal - August 30, 2012 - 6:39 pm
Excellent instructions on how to shell an oyster! I just had a dozen oysters with a glass of King Esate Pinot Gris – tasty stuff! Any French Chablis would be equally tasty :)
July 20, 2012
 July’s been busy! Lots and lots of fun stuff. This series of take-to-work breakfasts for Bon Appetit was awesome and delicious and healthy. All of my favorite things. Cherry Ginger Muesli with Cocoa Nibs for Etsy. The goal here was to give muesli a little of the granola spotlight with lively, creative flavors. I went... by Kimberley show hide 14 comments Katherine Sacks - July 20, 2012 - 10:11 am
These all look like delicious breakfasts. I’ve been super into oatmeal lately; with juicy Jersey peaches, it’s a very filling treat! Katie - July 20, 2012 - 10:47 am
Both those smoothies over on Bon Appetit look so good! And, I happen to have all the ingredients around, so I’ll have to try them soon. Thanks for a great collection of recipes! SG - July 20, 2012 - 11:07 am
Grapefruit Brûlée! oh man! Diane, A Broad - July 20, 2012 - 11:10 am
This? Is one of the best travel tips I’ve ever seen. Heck, I’m tempted to go buy a rice cooker to try some experiments just at home. It’s one of those things that can flex your creativity by limiting your resources — like partner dancing with only one hand. Diane, A Broad - July 20, 2012 - 11:12 am
Whoops! That last comment was intended for the post before this one. la domestique - July 20, 2012 - 1:43 pm
Hooray for summer! It all looks grand! Rachel - July 21, 2012 - 5:51 am
That first breakfast picture quite literally has me drooling… Hannah - July 22, 2012 - 12:31 pm
I’m with Stefani – Grapefruit Brûlée! Oh man! Sasha - July 22, 2012 - 7:11 pm
Love the breakfast series! I must try that berry salad. It is brilliant to combine berries with black pepper and goat cheese and even more brilliant to eat such a thing for breakfast. Kathryne - July 22, 2012 - 7:40 pm
Muesli! Why haven’t I been eating more muesli this summer? Cherry ginger chocolate sounds amazing. leela - July 24, 2012 - 3:06 pm
all of these look so freakin good! love variety at breakfast time :) Francesca - August 3, 2012 - 4:02 am
Wonderful breakfast! Yoshi Blue - August 22, 2012 - 1:46 pm
Now is a great time to be taking advantage of the berries available. Thanks for the ideas. Sharon (Trini Caribbean Catering) - September 5, 2012 - 4:44 am
I have just started eating really healthy the last few weeks. I have been having muesli with greek yogurt and lots of fruit. I feel much better after just a few days. I love your breakfast options.  If you had asked me three weeks ago what I thought about rock climbing, I would’ve likely answered, Eh, not for me. It looks hard – hard and scary and unfun. Then I found myself in the company of a bunch of climbers for a couple of weeks. It felt cultish, their specialized language and... by Kimberley show hide 23 comments Jacqui - June 27, 2012 - 7:54 pm
I’ve always been a bit intimidated by rock climbing too. But you’re making it sound like I really should try! Lovely sandwich too! sarah - June 27, 2012 - 7:56 pm
I have such a hard time leaving my comfort zones. Good for you for stepping out – it’s not easy to do. And this sandwich looks so comforting – I usually turn to grilled cheese, too. :) Stephanie - June 27, 2012 - 8:21 pm
That vista is truly amazing! Stacy - June 27, 2012 - 8:49 pm
You point out something so wonderful here — life can be quite grand in AND out of our comfort zones. I think that having both is, in fact, key; each makes the other better. And good for you for climbing! Looks like you were doing it in the midst of splendor, too. la domestique - June 27, 2012 - 8:50 pm
Way to go trying something new! Rock climbing does look hard and unfun, but maybe someday I’ll try it. :) On the other hand, the grilled cheese looks fab and I will gladly give it a go soon. Happy summer! Amy - June 28, 2012 - 4:21 am
I am jealous of your rock climbing adventure! I love climbing (although I am at an extreme beginner level) and I can’t wait for the next time I get to go. Allison - June 28, 2012 - 5:26 am
I’ve always wanted to give rock climbing a try, but I am a little afraid about how my body will react to the heights and adrenaline. But I also find, like you, that usually when I step out of my comfort zone, I actually enjoy the experience. Melanie - June 28, 2012 - 6:14 am
That is so true what you say about your body not believing your safe, even though you know you’re harnessed in. I’ve only tried rock climbing once–at an indoor wall–but it was surprisingly fun and exhilarating. I might have to give it another try. Melanie - June 28, 2012 - 6:14 am
ooops “you’re safe” not “your” I hate that:) SG - June 28, 2012 - 7:47 am
R E P E L L I N G ! that is all i remember of my 9th grade rock climbing trip. I wish we had that grilled cheese to eat after. Erin - June 28, 2012 - 8:24 am
I’m finding more and more that stepping out of my comfort zone leads to feeling happier and finding new loves I would have never found before (rock climbing is on that list-that location looks gorgeous!) NicoleD - June 28, 2012 - 12:24 pm
Oh, wow, good for you! I could maybe do it knowing that beautiful grilled cheese was waiting for me. Riley - June 28, 2012 - 1:24 pm
Wow that looks scary! I’ll take the sandwich while everyone else climbs! Brian @ A Thought For Food - June 28, 2012 - 5:07 pm
I have a fear of heights… but I have had moments where I have gone hiking and, at some point, get so scared, that the fear then turns into euphoria and I feel that high that everyone talks about. Still can’t get me to go rock climbing… Just saying that I understand the feeling and am thrilled that you got to experience this. Lynda - June 28, 2012 - 5:24 pm
You go, girl. I’ll stick with that mighty pretty grilled cheese. Renee - June 28, 2012 - 8:08 pm
I’m not at all vertically inclined (fear of heights and all that) but you make it look very cool. Way to go! Grilled cheese is more my style, and this one looks awesome. I like the sounds of your new series :) Hannah - June 28, 2012 - 8:19 pm
love the shots of the rocks and the river – and love the way you contrasted the rugged and stark images with the bright cheery tomatoes and grilled cheese. Definitely reinforces the comfort versus challenge :) Also love the idea of grilled sandwiches on the road – we tend towards cold sandwiches, but this proves that it doesn’t take much more to make them warm. Thanks for the vicarious adventure ~ Kristen - June 28, 2012 - 8:30 pm
Kimberly, I follow you here and on Etsy. So exciting to see you were in my neck of the woods! I grew up in Bend, isn’t Smith Rocks amazing?! Beautiful. Kathryn - June 29, 2012 - 2:20 pm
I think I need to step out of my comfort zone more, this is such an inspirational post. Katie - July 2, 2012 - 11:36 pm
Those are beautiful pictures! Good for you for challenging yourself to give it a try. The grilled cheese looks amazing as well. I love the idea of using cherry tomatoes. Plus arugula and smoked gouda? Yum! Elisabeth Ryan - July 12, 2012 - 1:58 pm
Smith rocks is so awesome! I’ve been there camping several times, but I’ve never climbed. Catherine - April 22, 2013 - 8:49 am
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June 15, 2012
 In keeping with my epic summer goals, last weekend was spent in Yosemite. One could argue that it was work-related, sort of: I made some breakfast burritos for this week’s Etsy post, and those needed to be field-tested by hungry folks who had come from a long day of hiking and climbing. This week I’ve... by Kimberley show hide 26 comments Kathryn - June 15, 2012 - 12:47 pm
Gorgeous pictures, love that one of Yosemite. And grilled fruits are one of my favourite things, I love when they get slightly charred and caramelised. SG - June 15, 2012 - 1:10 pm
You inspire me so much! Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - June 15, 2012 - 1:10 pm
What a perfect summer treat! Delicious! kankana - June 15, 2012 - 1:13 pm
Yosemite is so beautiful and every season it offers something different. I love grilled reaches and this post reminds me, I have some in the pantry! May be tonight :) Megan Gordon - June 15, 2012 - 1:19 pm
Love everything about this. And…today we FINALLY have sun in Seattle. Wheeee Stacy - June 15, 2012 - 2:10 pm
Kimberley, I love the simplicity of this post and the recipe. Still waiting for peaches here in Michigan, but now I have yet another thing to long for — and with something so good to anticipate, that is not a bad thing at all! Carry on with those epic summer goals!! sara - June 15, 2012 - 2:15 pm
Gorgeous photos! Love those grilled peaches, yum! Riley - June 15, 2012 - 2:38 pm
Those peaches look heavenly! Juicy peaches are truly one of summer’s simplest pleasures. sara - June 15, 2012 - 4:45 pm
those peaches look incredible! I love laloo as well, but haven’t had it with peaches. Need to try this asap. Rachel - June 16, 2012 - 12:41 am
Breakfast burritos have to be my favourite breakfast food ever, and that photo looks amazing! Nicole Franzen - June 16, 2012 - 4:31 am
Grilled peaches are the jam. Made them all year last summer. You’re doing well and going to many great places! Jealous. Adrienne @ How to Ice a Cake - June 16, 2012 - 4:53 am
I am loving the grilled peaches and goat milk ice cream. I’ve just started making my own ice cream at home and this would be something interesting to try :D Brian @ A Thought For Food - June 16, 2012 - 9:45 am
I don’t think there’s a more lovely way to consume peaches than this. Looks marvelous! Beth - June 16, 2012 - 10:26 am
Woaaaah. Sounds SO good. Cookie and Kate - June 16, 2012 - 10:51 am
Goat cheese ice cream?! That exists?! I must find some immediately. Brilliant simplicity here, Kimberley, it just doesn’t get better than this. Love the aqua blue bowl, too, and I’m so glad you had a great time at Yosemite! ileana - June 17, 2012 - 5:57 am
Beeeeaaaautiful! la domestique - June 17, 2012 - 12:21 pm
Love grilled peaches, but have never tried goat milk ice cream. Looks delicious! Denise - June 18, 2012 - 8:32 am
This reminds me of a delicious dessert I once had (and somehow I compltely forgot about it), but that goat cheese ice cream combined with the sweet fruits: Yum! I need to make this soon!! Allison - June 19, 2012 - 10:17 am
I love your picture of the grilled peaches with the caramelized edges! I have never tried goat milk ice cream, but the sweetness of the peaches paired with creamy and tangy ice cream sounds splendid! sarah - June 19, 2012 - 1:08 pm
That first photo is so beautiful! I love peaches, and look forward to grilling them every summer. I’ve never tried goat’s milk ice cream, but now it’s on my grocery list. This sounds heavenly. Amelia - June 19, 2012 - 6:22 pm
Yosemite looks like a dream land! Pairing peaches and cardamom is also dreamy. Thanks for sharing. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen - June 25, 2012 - 5:54 pm
This is the perfect way to enjoy those juicy summer peaches, I love the subtle tang of goat milk ice cream as well. Ana Sofia - June 29, 2012 - 6:55 am
I feel like peaches have been so slow to come to the markets this year but may have to stock up this weekend! Thanks! sarah @ two tarts - September 10, 2012 - 9:52 am
I finally tried grilling peaches this weekend and I love them more than I expected to! Goat milk ice cream sounds great but I didnt have any … so we made a simple Bourbon Butter sauce. Also delicious. ;) 5 ????????? + ????????? ????? 18-22 ???? 2012 | promama.info - June 23, 2012 - 7:07 pm
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