Author Archives: Kitchen Garden

About Kitchen Garden

Chef Teacher cooking real food inspired by the seasons.

Keep Gardening and Cooking Alive!

Posted on May 25, 2013

Keep Gardening & Cooking Alive in Berkeley Public Schools! To learn more about Dine Out for an edible education, please visit:  http://berkeleydineout.com/

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Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Posted on April 14, 2013

My Saturday morning ritual begins with tea and some reading to get into the right mindset before starting the day. I linger in bed, holding on to every precious minute of solitude, as I appreciate the power a single moment … Continue reading →

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Carrot Almond Torte

Posted on March 24, 2013

Spring is in the air, and I head to my kitchen filled with thoughts of love. Perhaps it’s the romantic long-stemmed French tulips of spring, or the seductive perfume of the season’s first strawberries that enliven my senses, or the … Continue reading →

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The New American Classroom: Farm-To-School Cooking

Posted on February 13, 2013

As we have become distant with our relationship to food, cooking at school offers children the opportunity to experience food in a completely new way, weighing each word, measuring each ingredient— it captivates all of their senses and highlights the … Continue reading →

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Chai Spice Cookies

Posted on February 10, 2013

A special blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and white pepper, along with tiny flecks of crystallized ginger is what gives these soft and chewy, chai spice cookies their unique flavor. Chai Spice Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour … Continue reading →

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French Yogurt Cake

Posted on February 3, 2013

With just a few ingredients like —yogurt, lemon zest, and olive oil, you can whip up an amazing lemony cake that is moist, full of flavor, and light as a cloud, in a matter of minutes.  This versatile French classic … Continue reading →

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Banana Pancakes with Maple Caramel Sauce

Posted on January 20, 2013

What better way to celebrate inauguration day than to power up with banana pancakes smothered in maple caramel sauce that is so easy to prepare.  Top it with toasted pecans or coconut if you like, and serve with your morning … Continue reading →

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Meditation On A Citrus Fruit

Posted on January 8, 2013

Reblogged from Carrie Fehr: The cheerful colors, refreshing fragrance, and sweet taste of seasonal citrus fruit, bring a burst of sunshine in the middle of winter that enliven our senses, and welcomes the New Year with positive energy. To celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on December 16, 2012

Soft gingerbread with a peppery kick, this hand-pressed cookie formed from a traditional Springerle wood mold, rivals an artisan ceramic tile.  An absolute work of art, it is a spice lover’s favorite that will certainly steal the show at any … Continue reading →

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Panforte

Posted on December 9, 2012

Sweet dried fruit, toasted nuts, and crunchy amaranth grains, with notes of honey, chocolate, and aromatic spices, is what makes this panforte hard to resist.   Originally from Tuscany, panforte has roots in a rich food tradition, that dates back to … Continue reading →

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