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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.
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Category Archives: winter
February 6, 2012
 Originally, I had a grand vision of waxing poetic about finding the magic in winter, once the holidays are over and there is the long sludge of February and March to get through. I’ll save that armchair wisdom for a rainy day, because there really is no winter to speak of, not here anyway, and... paisley - February 6, 2012 - 12:04 pm
curry link is broken :( Kimberley - February 6, 2012 - 12:07 pm
Thanks for the heads’ up! All fixed. Maria - February 6, 2012 - 12:11 pm
Thanks for links! I’m visiting for the first time and I’m loving the recipes. Especially the pulled meat. Looks delicious! ileana - February 6, 2012 - 12:28 pm
That curry looks great. And I love that last picture! Not much of a winter here in Tampa either… 82 degrees! sara - February 6, 2012 - 12:49 pm
holy gorgeousness! Kasey - February 6, 2012 - 12:49 pm
I am not complaining about the lack of winter this winter; it’s positively feeling like Spring! That said, I’m still happy to be cooking warm, cozy meals packed with root vegetables. That molten chocolate cake looks to die for. Anytime I spot pistachios over chocolate, I am smitten. kickpleat - February 6, 2012 - 1:34 pm
I love how I came from Tim’s site to yours and it looks like you’ve both got the same dishtowel, blue stripes and all! The green curry looks delicious and it’s one curry I’ve never tried to make at home. Looks like I should just give it a try! leela - February 6, 2012 - 4:34 pm
looking good sister! Anna @ the shady pine - February 6, 2012 - 5:37 pm
Gorgeous photos that draw me in! Very lucky about it not being too wintery at the moment. Joy - February 6, 2012 - 10:07 pm
everything looks amazing. bet it all tastes so fantastic. strawberriesandpepper - February 7, 2012 - 5:17 am
You spoiled us this week with so many recipes! I definitely want to try that green curry. It looks amazing! Dramatic Pancake - February 7, 2012 - 8:46 am
Everything looks amazing! It’s definitely been a pretty mild winter, even in Chicago, but today is cold and gray and I am seriously craving that curry! SG - February 7, 2012 - 10:43 am
Always so amazing. Your images are always so gorgeous! Jacqui - February 7, 2012 - 1:26 pm
What is it about chili and being out in the woods? They’re so perfect together! And molten chocolate cake… one of my absolute favorites! Lynda - February 7, 2012 - 1:27 pm
Now I am convinced I must get a pressure cooker. And make that molten cake – what a beauty. Margarita - February 7, 2012 - 4:35 pm
Can’t wait to try the green curry! Kelsey - February 7, 2012 - 9:28 pm
beautiful collection here. i haven’t used a pressure cooker before, sounds like a magic worker. Kat - February 8, 2012 - 8:01 am
Would it change the recipe a lot if I used red curry paste instead of green? PS I made saag paneer once for a friend and got cocky and used TABLESPOONS instead of teaspoons for all the spices-both of our mouths were on fire! Kimberley - February 8, 2012 - 9:53 am
Kat, great question! Truth is, I have no idea! I’m going to do a little research on red curry. But I would guess that it’d be fine. NicoleD - February 8, 2012 - 11:27 am
A beautiful collection of cozy food! I actually received a pressure cooker as a wedding gift and had no idea how to use it. My current self would be more adventurous and try it out! la domestique - February 8, 2012 - 2:27 pm
Beautiful images, Kimberley! I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a pressure cooker for a while, and this might just push me over the edge. I live at altitude and no matter what I do, I cannot seem to cook dried beans properly. I’m thinking a pressure cooker might help, and I can add delicious falling apart meat dishes to the list of things to do with my new pressure cooker.
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... by Kimberley show hide 26 comments 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
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December 30, 2011
 Among my friends and family, a lot of seafood is consumed this time of year. It somehow feels light and celebratory while retaining the richness and decadence that is essential to December. And in California, it’s so much a part of the season – the Dungeness crab catch begins, generally, right around Thanksgiving. I can’t... by Kimberley show hide 21 comments Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen - December 30, 2011 - 11:03 am
I recently had dungeness crab drenched in tobasco butter (from Son of a Gun) and have been wanting to replicate that experience for months. This post has pushed me over the edge. So doing it! NicoleD - December 30, 2011 - 11:12 am
Oh my, I wish my holidays were full of fresh seafood! This sounds absolutely divine. I love your pretty table all set up for dinner. Happy New Year! Kasey - December 30, 2011 - 11:36 am
Crab is my favorite thing, at this time of year and whenever. Happy New Year my friend! May 2012 be even better than 2011! xoxo Dramatic Pancake - December 30, 2011 - 11:42 am
I am not a huge fan of crab, but this looks incredible! Your table setting is really gorgeous as well. Definitely going to have to check out that card game, as I love making both terrible and inappropriate jokes :) Happy New Year! Rachel - December 30, 2011 - 12:19 pm
You have literally just made me so happy telling me it is the season for crabs in CA at the moment – I can’t wait to be living in California in time for next Christmas! Hannah - December 30, 2011 - 12:40 pm
Yes, yes, yes! Dungeness crab is a very shiny silver lining for dreary Pacific Northwest winters. When I have my face buried in a platter of crab and oysters, I barely notice that the sun is setting at 4 o’clock. I’m glad to have another crab preparation to try (and a great excuse to open a bottle of bubbly). Thank you! Joy - December 30, 2011 - 12:41 pm
This looks utterly amazing. I just had a massive Alaskan king crab last night too. I love my crabs! Lynda - December 30, 2011 - 2:05 pm
There’s nothing to be embarrassed about this at all. Simply divine. Happy New Year to you! Christine - December 30, 2011 - 3:14 pm
Well, you’ve really outdone yourself with this recipe and photos! Wishing you a wonderful new year, and thanks for a great dinner party idea! sara - December 30, 2011 - 7:39 pm
Oh, this looks so good! I LOVE dungeness crab, and this preparation just looks fantastic! :) Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane - December 31, 2011 - 10:24 am
What a fabulous post to finish out 2011. I can’t get enough of crab right now myself — it’s some of the fullest and sweetest we’ve had in years. Happy New Year, Kimberley! Wishing you an upcoming year of much happiness and many continued successes. Ms. T - December 31, 2011 - 12:54 pm
SOLD! I was debating whether to serve dungeness crab for our New Year’s Eve dinner and this just pushed me over the edge. Gorgeous photos–that looks like a dinner party I’d savor every drop of. Cheers! nicole franzen - January 1, 2012 - 5:24 am
Looks divine, happy new year Kim :) renee - January 1, 2012 - 12:41 pm
Champagne and crab! You just nailed two of my favorite things. Happy New Year Kim! Brian @ A Thought For Food - January 2, 2012 - 9:59 am
This looks incredible! Wishing you a very happy New Year! la domestique - January 3, 2012 - 1:05 pm
Catching up on my reader, beautiful post! I’m completely obsessed with seafood this time of year. Happy New Year, lady! kickpleat - January 3, 2012 - 11:43 pm
We had dungeness crab a few years ago for new years eve and I think I’ll have to try it again next year! Happy new year! RAFA TRUJILLO - March 9, 2012 - 5:11 pm
Lovely and simple, where the recipe does not set aside the flavours of the main ingredient. I must try it out. A Time to Thrive :: Noodles with Crab + Citrus-Chili Oil » Saffron Lane :: Seasonal Food, Celebration + Life - January 4, 2012 - 3:55 pm
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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??}
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. |
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