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Pumpkin Ravioli, Random House Best of Book lists and Boo the adorable dog!

Okay so due to camera trouble the Pumpkin Ravioli will have to wait (I promise they’re worth it!). On that subject does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable SD card reader? Anyways, to hold you...

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More to Come! Leftovers.

I hope everyone enjoy some great food and fun! I know I’ve probably eaten twice my weight in turkey and stuffing. May I make a recommendation as to leftovers? Thanksgiving leftover samosas (or...

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Gift Guide: Foodies & That Time the Foodie Moved.

Well, If the Holidays weren’t enough on my plate there’s been an exciting new development in the world of Foodie By Night. I’m moving to San Francisco! Remember that Dream Jobs post on Chronicle Books?...

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Gift Guide: Tech Treats

So from a very weary and more than slightly sleepy Foodie by Night here is another fun gift guide. Quick update on the foodie and Pup- I’m moving home next week for the holidays and then heading out to...

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Gift Guide: For Coffee Lover’s

Happy Holidays! It’s time for another gift guide! Today we’ll focus on the coffee lover in your life (there’s always one!) with great gift ideas on both the low and high end of the price scale. That...

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The City by the Bay

It’s a bit crazy in the Foodie by Night household these days. In the final days before my move to San Francisco life seems to be a flurry of unpacking, repacking, and a puppy that simply cannot get...

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After the Big Move: Off at a Run

I’ve only just gotten to San Francisco and of course I love it already. A great deal of that can be attributed to my job. Chronicle Book’s Design Fellowships have introduced me a fun and fantastic work...

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The Foodie Goes to Japan town

That adorable bear is a crepe my friends. Yes I finally got to fully explore Japan town in San Francisco. It’s really no wonder this was the first area I set out to find. What with my recent interest...

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Postcards galore and Regular Expression

So you may all remember my fascination with Postcrossing. It recently led to an interesting project, designing my own sets of postcards! My design aesthetic has been in over-drive since starting at...

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Getting Creative with Your Office Space–Finding Inspiration

It’s been a great two weeks for me. Between the excitement of getting tickets to San Diego Comic Con (it only took three years of trying and forcing my boyfriend to get up early with me on a saturday),...

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Map of favorite eats (so far) in San Francisco now available

Yep that’s right! My San Francisco food map is up and running! I hope you find some tasty delights! And don’t forget to check out my Boston, Michigan and New York maps! Here’s a sneak peek at Tuesday’s...

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How the blog is Scheduled: Food and Tech

Okay folks! A quick note on scheduling here at Foodie by Night! I realize many of you are here for the food and design aspects of my blog (my analytics told me so) so I’ve made a schedule. Food and …...

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Fresh From the Farmers Market: Attempts at a Green Thumb and Potato and Leek...

I cook a lot on weekends. So I’m sure many of you weekend chefs out there can relate when I express my frustration with fresh herbs staying fresh. I love using fresh herbs in my cooking, whether it’s...

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Weeknight Cooking: One Pan Two Plates

This cookbook caught my attention at work because it solved a problem I’d been having in the kitchen. Overeating, is a tricky and very tempting issue especially when you’ve made something particularly...

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Tech Talk: Javascript in eBooks

The climate of eBooks is changing (honestly when hasn’t it). With the release of EPUB3 we developers have access to a higher level of interactivity for readers. With the capabilities of CSS3 and HTML5...

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Molten Chocolate Cakes

I recently spied the Flour, Too advance copies in the office and got so excited that I blurted out “Oh my gosh Flour, Too is in I’m so excited!!” In front of BOTH my bosses. Not just one, but both. …...

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Tech Talk: The Design of eReaders

Recently I was looking at a favorite packaging design website called The Dieline and was surprised to stumble upon this image of The Nook HD+.  You are probably not surprised to hear that eReaders...

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Tech Talk: Adding audio files to EPUB3 books.

Well due to an issue with the Design Desk Blog at Chronicle my guest post on eBook design may not be up until next week. I’ll keep you all posted and put up the link when it’s ready! In the … Continue...

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Sweet Pepper and Parmesan Risotto

I recently looked in my fridge and realized I had almost everything I needed to make a Risotto. It’s pretty easy to find yourself with a dry white wine, unsalted butter, parmesan, Chicken stock, and...

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Today I’m a Chronicle Books Guest Blogger! (Yes really this time)

So now you know why I was a bit behind today! My posting on eBook design (including some delicious looking eCookbooks like Miette and We Love Madeleines) is now up on the Chronicle Books blog along...

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