“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.”
-Julia Child
Hi there!
We are Elyse and David!
I am a physical therapist, but one of my favorite creative outlets is cooking and baking with my husband, David! He is a former chef and worked in everything from fining dining to little cafes.
We live in California with our son, twin girls, and our two silly dogs. We have access to some of the most gorgeous produce in our backyard and local farmer’s markets, in addition to locally made cider and wine.
We love hanging out on our back patio with a good cup of coffee, then going for a hike at one of the regional parks!
Creating, tasting, & being together is what cooking is about!
David and I have spent countless hours in the kitchen together, we have learned so much about one another just by cooking together.
Our aim with this blog is to share recipes, tips, & tricks, so that others can create tasty, healthy meals and treats! The recipes we share are meals that we prepare ourselves, many of them are staples in our home; we hope that our approach encourages anyone to try something new and be creative!
Cooking Basics
In this section, you will find information pertaining to various topics about cooking/baking, our favorites cooking gear, etc. It is a reference, in case, someone doesn’t know exactly what something means in a recipe, such as the difference between mince, dice, and julienne. It’s a great place for beginner cooks and bakers to learn ways to be successful in the kitchen!
Recipes
The recipes section will include every type of recipe you can think of. We have a varied repertoire of recipes for both savory and sweet!