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Copyright 2012 by Christine Moore

Photographs 2012 by Ryan Robert Miller

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,

recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without

permission in writing from the publisher.

Published by Prospect Park Books, an imprint of Prospect Park Media

969 S. Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, California 91105

prospectparkmedia.com

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Moore, Christine, 1963-

Little Flower : recipes from the caf / by Christine Moore 1st ed.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-0-9834594-8-4

1. Cooking, American. 2. Little Flower (Restaurant) I. Title.

TX715.M822 2012

641.5973--dc23

2012015108

ISBN: 978-0-9834594-8-4

First edition, first printing

Designed by Rachel Vourlas Schacht

Front cover design by Eric Pfleeger

Printed in China

A d v a n c e P r a i s e

Like most things worth having, Christine Moores sea salt caramels sting for a
moment before dissolving into pure, buttery happiness. And I cant begin to
count the mornings Ive slipped into her caf for a quick pie crust cookie and
ended up chatting until noon about the the thermodynamics of marshmallows.
You cant always have Christine Moore around to explain her perfect blood
orange tarts, but Little Flower may be close enough.
Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer Prizewinning food writer and columnist for the Los
Angeles Times

Fans of Christine Moore and her caf, myself included, can rejoice! She has put
together a charming cookbook that needs to be left in the kitchen, not on the
bookcase. The recipes are so clearly written and so funyou just know theyre
going to turn out good. And I love the back story about Christine and her dream
coming true.
Nancy Silverton, founder of La Brea Bakery, owner of Mozza, and author of
many cookbooks

Little Flowers food, like Christine Moore herself, is nuanced yet playful, sea
soned and balanced, crafted but honest. Its the food we eat when were craving
nourishment as well as when we want to celebrate. Little Flower Cafe is a gem of
a shop, and now Christine has created a gem of a book.
Kim Boyce, James Beardaward winning author of Good to the Grain and
owner/baker of Bakeshop in Portland, Oregon

Christine Moore has filled her caf with such delicious goodness and friendly
warmth that it is the place to go to nourish the body and soul. In this delightful
book, Christine shares with us her sweet and savory recipes so that we can whip
up some Little Flower charm at home.
Jeanne Kelley, author of Salad for Dinner and Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes

Reading Christine Moores book drifted me back to the mid-1990s, when she
casually wandered into my first wine shop in Paris and struck up a conversation
in what she believed was French. We still have a good laugh about it. Now shes
turned that same warmth and boundless energy toward creating a wonderful
cookbook, using winding back roads instead of the well-traveled freeway. Her
spirit and vision led her to create recipes in such a simple and personal manner.
This is a refreshing approach to food in a world of overcomplicated chefs.
Juan Sanchez, owner/chef of the Paris restaurants Fish and Semilla and the
wine shop La Dernire Goutte

For Madeline, Avery & Colin

T a b l e o f

C o n t e n t s

Little Flower is my lifes dream. A tiny caf on the edge of town, its where we
gather to prepare and eat fresh, delicious food, drink strong coffee, listen to
great music, and surround ourselves with art, neighbors, friends, and community.

The caf was born in 2007. That was a really tough year. My candy business had
gone into storage because of an unrenewable lease. I had been dealing with an
unexpected and difficult pregnancy. At 44, I found myself with a premature baby,
a broken marriage, a 5-year-old, a 7-year-old who had just been diagnosed with
Tourette Syndrome, a husband out of work, cancelled health insurance, and no
way to pay the mortgage.

My great friend Sumi Chang, who owns Pasadenas Euro Pane bakery and caf,
called me on a Monday night to tell me about a little bakery that had just closed.
I wrote a note about myself and my candy business and drove there in the dark
that very night. I slipped my note under the door, where it joined a huge pile of
forgotten mail.

The next day, the phone rang. It was Byron and Loree McIntyre, the owners of
the building and the closed bakery. We met immediately, and for some reason
they took a chance on me. With the incredible support of my parents, Craig
Cooper and Barbara Sheridan, I had the keys two days later, and Little Flower
was reborn. There was cleaning and painting to be done, and with the help of
my friend Oi Lam, we opened in a mere two weeks and were making caramels
and marshmallows in time for Christmas.

I spent many days and nights alone in that beautiful kitchen with the long brick
wall. Id always dreamed that my own place would have a brick wall. Sometimes
when Id look at that wall, Id cry with gratitude. My dreams were coming true.
Id bake all night and go up front to man the counter for coffee and pastry duty.
Within a few months, I was making a few sandwiches and feeling my way around
this new business. The neighborhood was incredible. I know most regulars dont
know how many nights I was on my knees in that kitchen, praying for this to
work so I could support my family and keep my house. There were many days
when I wasnt sure wed succeed, but with the support of the dearest of friends,
like Pam Perkins, and the most incredible crew in the world, we are celebrating
our fifth year. Our menu has expanded to include soups, salads, bowls, quiches,

tarts, breakfast dishes, and many baked goods. And now we have this beautiful

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