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.
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!
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Kimberley
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May 11, 2012
 May is such a month of grand expectations. I am already making a mental list of the things that I must do this summer: road trips, roasted corn, river days, wooded hikes, watermelon messes, farm visits, wine tastings, picnics, camping, barbecues. I love that summer is the season during which leisure is not only encouraged... Brian @ A Thought For Food - May 11, 2012 - 11:26 am
May is my favorite month… well, after September (my birthday month), of course. I am such a fan of spring and all the wonderful things it has to offer. I can’t believe summer will be here soon. Where has the year gone? la domestique - May 11, 2012 - 12:10 pm
Summer is coming! I got burnt to a crisp at the pool yesterday, which really made it feel like summer. :) Love the idea of a summer list, and I’m off to make one now! Cookie and Kate - May 11, 2012 - 12:27 pm
Vegetarian fajitas?! Gimme those. I’m really looking forward to the summer, to NYC, to meeting you! Happy weekend! Sharyn Dimmick - May 11, 2012 - 1:43 pm
Summer list 2012 1) Go to France Marissa | Pinch and Swirl - May 11, 2012 - 1:58 pm
I like your summer list – hooray for roasted corn and wooded hikes! Also, the chopped salad looks fantastic. I might add some leftover farro to it and call it dinner! ryan - May 11, 2012 - 5:42 pm
can someone please go to and click on an ad? it would be great and help yourself to recipes! (you don’t have to buy anything on the ad, just click it and go back to the blog) Lynda - May 11, 2012 - 5:44 pm
That salad looks fabulous. I could dive into it right now. nicole franzen - May 13, 2012 - 6:01 am
Yay for Summer! I soak every bit of it up renee - May 13, 2012 - 11:42 am
I love making lists for my favourite season too – so much to look forward to and savour. And the food – especially if it’s fresh picked from my garden – is the best thing ever. Happy summer to you!
April 20, 2012
 Hello, friends! This week the lovely Samin Nosrat graciously let me tag along for the afternoon and evening during her monthly Tartine Afterhours. She begins the prep in Berkeley, carts everything over to Tartine’s kitchen, and with the help of friends, finishes and serves everything there. More photos next week! Happy Friday, all. by Kimberley show hide 7 comments Heather @opgastronomia - April 20, 2012 - 2:18 pm
Oh, you lucky lucky girl! Cookie and Kate - April 20, 2012 - 5:25 pm
Stunning photos, Kimberley! That looks like such a fun and interesting experience. kale @ tastes good to me! - April 22, 2012 - 7:56 pm
I love these photos! What a fun experience to document. :) shuhan - April 23, 2012 - 2:25 pm
gorgeous photo of the slender new spring carrots. esp love the naturally purple ones. I’m jealous ;) shuhan - April 23, 2012 - 2:26 pm
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can’t wait to see more from this inspired dinner! what a feast. Sarah - April 25, 2012 - 7:33 am
So pretty. What a mood.
April 17, 2012
 This weekend, some friends – Lisa Mishima, Randall Stowell and Yvonne Mouser, collectively Thought For Food – put together a beautiful, complex, interactive art installation, one involving hexagonal shortbread cookies, cream cheese, broccoli blossoms, and a spinning contraption that drizzled honey on the cookies. They are designers and makers and bring to their work a... by Kimberley show hide 18 comments ileana - April 17, 2012 - 11:09 am
This is brilliant! Can’t wait to try this. Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - April 17, 2012 - 11:13 am
As someone who adores fresh ricotta cheese, raw local honey + crushed pistachios for a quick dessert, I can’t imagine these wouldn’t also top my list. I love the last photo — very creative indeed! Eating experience design is a brilliantly masterful way to enjoy both art + food. Thanks for sharing! sreebindu - April 17, 2012 - 11:17 am
yumm.. Brian @ A Thought For Food - April 17, 2012 - 11:19 am
What can I say, I love everything about these guys (especially their name ;-)). I can see why these truffles were such an inspiration! Nicole @Eat This Poem - April 17, 2012 - 11:43 am
Honey and goat cheese? I’m in! These look divine, Kimberley. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - April 17, 2012 - 11:47 am
Oh my goodness! What a lovely idea! :) NicoleD - April 17, 2012 - 1:18 pm
I love how that last picture looks like fried eggs :) That art installation is phenomenal. Super cool. Elizabeth Ann - April 17, 2012 - 1:42 pm
Wow! I am inspired. Stunning photos. SG - April 17, 2012 - 2:02 pm
I am inspired too! I can’t wait to try these! Kasey - April 17, 2012 - 2:31 pm
What a cool and creative idea, Kimberley! I’m going to have to try this, seeing as how I’ve got an abundance of goat cheese in my fridge… stephanie - April 17, 2012 - 7:03 pm
wow! gorgeous photos! can’t wait to try the recipe–goat cheese, honey, and pistachios sounds like a winning combination. Amanda - April 18, 2012 - 10:05 am
Wow!! That is so cool. I love the creativity and inspiration behind that design… Not to mention, the truffle recipe you posted sounds heavenly. Can’t wait to make it for an upcoming dinner party! Stacy - April 18, 2012 - 4:13 pm
I love that you took your inspiration from an art installation! And these look positively delectable. I shall keep this in mind for the next dinner party I encounter. maggie - April 19, 2012 - 4:51 pm
i can’t tell from your recipe or hers – are the pistachios meant to be salted, or unsalted? Kimberley - April 19, 2012 - 10:47 pm
Hi Maggie – Good question. I used raw unsalted pistachios, though I think that roasted and/or salted would work just fine! Have fun with it. Kristie V. - April 23, 2012 - 8:09 am
These “truffles” look sublime! I’m definitely thinking dessert…maybe with a little fruit on the side? ?????? ?????? ? ????? ? ?????????? « thetasteofIT! - May 12, 2012 - 11:38 pm
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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. [...]
December 9, 2011
 I love December. Every year, without trying, I get stupidly excited about Christmas – and go at it with the enthusiasm of a six year old who’s acquired a few domestic skills along the way. But with that, though, comes the stress of the season, which gives everything sparkly about this month a run for... by Kimberley show hide 18 comments Melissa // thefauxmartha - December 9, 2011 - 10:41 am
I always wish for more time to enjoy Christmas. I guess the time is now. Thanks for the reminder. And I love this recipe. Baked oatmeal is one of my faves! Heather @opgastronomia - December 9, 2011 - 10:43 am
Oh this looks tasty and healthy and warming for this cold month in Brooklyn. If only you’d stop teasing me with those persimmons… :) My favorite Christmas movie of late: Scrooged! Bill Murray. So funny. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - December 9, 2011 - 10:46 am
I’ve never tried persimmons! They sound lovely though! Jen - December 9, 2011 - 11:42 am
Oh hot tea and podcasts are way I like to spend my free time, too! Or, the time I actually remember to take some time for myself. Laken | Farmhouse - December 9, 2011 - 11:48 am
I love that you made a list. That’s a great idea and something I need to do for myself. With school and everything else, I’m afraid that this season that I love with fly by with truly enjoying it. I’ll definitely be slowing down and trying this recipe soon! Brian @ A Thought For Food - December 9, 2011 - 1:59 pm
I so rarely cook oatmeal at home. It’s only when I’m out to breakfast and I feel like having something on the healthier side that I eat it. But baked oatmeal with all this lovely fruit and spices… how can you go wrong? Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen - December 9, 2011 - 2:58 pm
Podcasts are totally my thing. I love ‘em. I tried this baked oatmeal and LOVED it. I love the addition of apples and persimmons. Delicious looking! Megan Gordon - December 9, 2011 - 3:27 pm
Merry, merry! I’m the same way…christmas music, cookies, bad movies by the Christmas tree. I’ve been meaning to do a baked oatmeal lately at home and have been dying over persimmons lately, so thank you for this. Happy weekend, my friend. tracy - December 9, 2011 - 6:42 pm
i love this oatmeal and your additions sound fantastic! Right now I am sitting next to a stack of xmas cards that need addressing and a few lists of things to do this weekend (UGH!) but your words and your pictures are distracting me. Thank you for that. also- you should add my podcast to your list ;) just sayin’ la domestique - December 9, 2011 - 11:08 pm
I’ve got to try a baked oatmeal like this. I bet it makes the kitchen smell so good. Your post here is a great reminder to slow down and enjoy the small pleasures that make this time of year special. Irene - December 10, 2011 - 8:55 am
This looks so, so good! Cookie and Kate - December 10, 2011 - 10:02 am
I couldn’t agree more. It’s so important to relax and enjoy the holiday season rather than stress about the details while it passes us by. I’ve made a variation on Heidi’s oatmeal before and loved it. Your apple version looks hearty and perfect for cold mornings! Lynda - December 10, 2011 - 12:09 pm
I love the idea of baking oatmeal. And I might be borrowing your list of ways to chill. Happy Holidays! Kasey - December 10, 2011 - 7:38 pm
Man, I totally love this time of year, but I agree, it’s busier than ever. I like to let myself indulge more than usual – hot chocolate, ginger cookies, and comfort food. So great to see you last night, friend! xoxo Kelsey - December 10, 2011 - 8:01 pm
Walks, podcasts, oatmeal, going out to dinner, getting off the internet (anything with a screen, really) – all things that are part of my taking care list too. I love this time of year too, despite the fact that it sometimes feels a bit shadowed by exams, research projects, and work. Grateful for it all though, it’s easy to when doing like you say – taking care through it all. Being alive and tasting it all along the way is so worth it. Happy Holidays to you, lovely lady. Sharyn Dimmick - December 11, 2011 - 8:51 pm
What a yummy sounding baked oatmeal combination: cardamom, apples, persimmons, pecans and maple syrup. I made some gingerbread baked oatmeal last month and it was pretty tasty. kickpleat - December 12, 2011 - 1:11 pm
This is so similar to the one I made and yes, it’s totally cozy and comforting. It’s so hard to detach and find time to yourself, but good for you. Take care!!! Katie-Lyn from Gypsy Dust Vintage - December 13, 2011 - 2:19 pm
I’m a new reader to your blog. It’s lovely. I just made this recipe this morning & it was delicious! Thank you so much for sharing it. It’ll definitely become a breakfast staple in my home. {The only thing I would change is the salt content. It tasted a bit too salty to me. Maybe next time, I’ll cut it by half??} |
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